[Judith Anne]

I just read in a NEJM article on flutters' SARS article thread that SARS patients are contagious during the incubation period, before symptoms.

Did you see that? I'm thunderstruck. I can get the link if you want to see it...

[Judith Anne]

Here's that link:

http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/348/20/e6

And I've read that the SARS virus can survive longer than 24 hours on surfaces....

[travelnurse]

Very good article... Thanks
The crux of the message is >>Take Isolation Precautions SERIOUSLY!!<<

[travelnurse]

I just read in a NEJM article on flutters' SARS article thread that SARS patients are contagious during the incubation period, before symptoms.

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That is why it is soooooooooooo important to know who you are around at all times, and know where they have been. If they have been in Toronto, or any SARS affected area, then stay away from them for at least 20 days. If you work in a hospital or medical setting, screen all your patients and visitors, ask questions.

The common cold is also contagious during the incubation period before symptoms develop so I'm not surprised about SARS.