[aristeides]

But because she had no known link to a SARS case, she was not classified as a SARS patient and was not treated in isolation. She spread the disease there.

So the faulty clinical definition of SARS played a crucial role.

[aristeides]

Public Health Measures Can Contain SARS, Two Modeling Studies Suggest.

[Judith Anne]

I've had a problem with that faulty definition since I read it, as you know.

[Jim Noble]

This is from CDC "Interim Guidance for Institutions or Organizations Hosting Persons Arriving in the United States from Areas with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)":

"Thousands of people arrive in the United States from areas where SARS outbreaks are occurring to participate in gatherings such as academic courses, business meetings, or sporting events. Guidance is needed to provide a consistent, rational approach to SARS prevention without unnecessarily stigmatizing these groups or interfering with collegial pursuits, commerce, and other important activities. "

What else is there to say?

"Unnecessary stigmatization" is what we need to guard against.

[blam]

China Denies Death Of Former Party Leader

SARS?

[Prince Charles]

Bttt.