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James C. Shaw, MD, FRCPC

Arch Dermatol. 2003;139:853-854.

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[Toronto. May 5, 2003] Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in North America may now be contained and those of us who live in Toronto can breathe a cautious sigh of relief as life begins to return to normal. The events over the past 4 weeks continue to remind us of the degree to which normal life can be disrupted by unpredictable events. The first reports of SARS were frightening. My first exposure was a short article in the International Herald Tribune, March 17, telling of the deadly new illness from China. Little did I realize how SARS would affect health care delivery in Toronto over coming weeks.

By March 26 there were reports of international spread of SARS, and in Toronto several cases were admitted to one suburban hospital. Within 48 hours some cases had become critical and were transferred to tertiary university hospitals. . . . [Full Text of this Article]

From the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.