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SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is caused by 

 

Option: 1

Human coronavirus (HCV)

 


Option: 2

Influenza virus

 


Option: 3

HIV

 


Option: 4

Both a and b

 


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Disorders of the Respiratory System -

  • SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: It is caused by Human coronavirus (HCV). It is a new member of the influenza virus family which is considered as a mutant form of influenza virus. Human coronavirus spreads through contact, respiratory secre­tions and cockroaches. Symptoms include cold dry cough, headache, loss of appetite, high tem­perature, fever and hypoxia at later stage followed by muscular stiffness, malaise (feeling of bodily discomfort, but without clear signs of a particular illness). 
     

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SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is caused by Human coronavirus (HCV). Hence, the correct option is Human coronavirus (HCV).

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