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Preventing the Spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Summary
This broadcast sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide information on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) reported in patients in Asia, North America, and Europe.

This global broadcast will discuss the latest findings regarding the SARS outbreak and prevention of transmission in healthcare settings. The faculty will include representatives from WHO, CDC, and several affected countries who will report their experiences with SARS.

Webcast Topics

  • Describe the current outbreak of SARS.
  • Describe strategies to prevent transmission in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
  • Recognize the need for international cooperation to stop the spread of SARS.

For a more extensive course overview, including goals and objectives of the module, see the PHTN website.

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Originally aired April 4, 2003:
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