Abstract

CAUSES, PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SARI DISEASE - A REVIEW

Kundan Deore*, Pratik Bhokare and Vishal Lad

ABSTRACT

Surveillance for the clinical signs and symptoms of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) is increasingly important. Humans, and viruses, can now easily circumnavigate the globe in less than 24 hours. I. Respiratory symptoms Fever (≥ 38.0 degrees Celsius)1 AND New onset of (or exacerbation of chronic) cough or breathing difficulty AND II. Evidence of illness progression Either radiographic evidence of infiltrates consistent with pneumonia, or a diagnosis of acute respiratory syndrome (ARDS) or severe ILI2 AND III. ICU/ventilation Admission to intensive care unit or other area of facility where critically ill patients are cared for OR mechanically ventilated AND IV. No alternative diagnosis within the first 96 hours of facility-stay Results of preliminary clinical and/or laboratory investigations, within the first 96 hours, cannot ascertain a diagnosis that reasonably explains the illness. Infection prevention and control (IPC) measures-Routine practices, Contact and droplet precautions, Gloves should be worn upon entering the patient's room, Facial protection (mask and eye protection, or face shield, or mask with visor attachment) should be used when within two meters of the patient, Airborne precautions.

Keywords: SARI, COVID-19, MERS-CoV, PCRA.