how to check if I have sars?
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What are the symptoms and signs of SARS? \n\nThe clinical criteria for the diagnosis of SARS are: \n\nOne or more signs or symptoms of respiratory illness including cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, hypoxia, or radiographic (X-ray) findings of pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome AND \nFever (>38° C [100.4° F]) \n\nIf I were exposed to SARS, how long would it take for me to become sick?\n\nThe incubation period for SARS is typically 2-7 days; however, isolated reports have suggested an incubation period as long as 10 days. The illness usually begins with a fever (>100.4°F [>38.0°C]) (see signs and symptoms, above).\n\nIs there a test for SARS? \n\nNo "test" is available yet for SARS; however, CDC, in collaboration with WHO and other laboratories, has developed 2 research tests that appear to be very promising in detecting antibodies to the new coronavirus. CDC is working to refine and share this testing capability as soon as possible with laboratories across the United States and internationally.
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Exams and Tests\nRapid evaluation and entry into the emergency department begin upon arrival when you are identified as possibly having meningitis. \n\nOften, you are placed in an isolation room to protect staff and others from infection. Additionally, a mask may be placed over your nose and mouth to further prevent the spread of infection.\n\nExamination: The doctor performs an early examination to determine if help is needed with breathing or blood pressure. The doctor then checks your blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. \n\nTesting: Once the doctor examines you and hears the symptoms, further evaluation depends on the doctor's assessment of the likelihood of meningitis. If the doctor suspects bacterial meningitis, he or she may administer the following: \n\nAntibiotics may be given early in the evaluation.\n  \nA CT scan may be performed. This can sometimes determine if the brain is infected or has an abscess. \n\nBlood is drawn to check the white and red blood cell counts. \n\nA chest x-ray film may be obtained to look for signs of pneumonia or fluid in the lungs. \n\nOther tests may be performed to look for other sources of infection. \n\nSpinal tap: A spinal tap, or lumbar puncture, is necessary to diagnose meningitis. The results of the spinal tap are essential to help the doctor determine first the presence of meningitis and then the type of meningitis. Correctly diagnosing meningitis is absolutely essential to guide treatment. If you are too sick for a spinal tap, you will be treated with antibiotics on the assumption that you have meningitis. The spinal tap will be done when your condition improves. \n\nCerebrospinal fluid is obtained through a spinal tap. This fluid surrounds and cushions the brain and the spinal cord. The fluid is checked in the lab for things like white and red blood cells and protein and glucose (sugar) levels. The doctor then interprets the test results to determine if meningitis is present. The test results can also indicate if the meningitis is due to a bacterial infection or a virus. \n\nTo obtain the fluid, you are given an injection of lidocaine—a local anesthetic similar to Novocaine used by dentists. A small needle is placed in the lower back, around the small of the back, to obtain the fluid. \n\nAlthough the spinal tap can sometimes be uncomfortable, it is generally not very painful. The main complications of the procedure are headache, which occasionally occurs, and infection, which is extremely rare. \n\nThe spinal tap is often feared by people coming to the emergency department because of horror stories or fear of damage to the spinal cord. In almost all cases, the spinal tap is a relatively simple procedure and is relatively painless. Furthermore, it is the only test that can be used to readily diagnose meningitis and, therefore, is essential in the evaluation of someone who may have meningitis. \n\nBecause the results of the spinal tap can take up to several hours to return, the treatment often begins before the results are available. The doctor focuses early treatment on a medical opinion of the most likely cause based on your symptoms and physical examination findings.\n\n\n\nPrevention\n\nAntibiotics can be given to help prevent meningitis if a person has had the following: \n\nClose contact with someone who has meningitis \n\nProlonged close contact (those who live, go to school, or are in jail with a person with meningitis) \n\nExposure to mouth, nose, or lung secretions (for example, kissing, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation)\n\n\nEven if preventive antibiotics have been given, anyone who has been exposed to someone with meningitis needs to seek medical attention if sore throat, fever, headache, rash, or neck stiffness develops. \n\nPreventive antibiotics are not necessary for all cases of meningitis and are generally not necessary unless the doctor suspects or confirms that the meningitis is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. \n\nIncoming college freshmen w
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If it concerns you maybe you can check with your local health department. Just call them and tell them about the situation and maybe they can help you.
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yes,thats why they ask for your family health history at the doctors office.ask your doctor to run what ever testing \nthey need to to see how your health compares to your parents.
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get tested immediately- know that you could have had it way before him. Symptoms aren't obvious and they don't always show.  I have heard that 80% of women carry the virus nowadays, so there is no  way to track it to one partner.  Protect yourself!
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Check with www.cdc.gov (Center for Disease Control)
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you should check with your doctor.
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Have your blood pressure checked.
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SARS severe acute respiratory syndrome. Is a form of pneumonia. It causes a high fever and an accumulation of fluid in the lungs. Warning symptoms may include fever, headache, body aches, in some cases diarrhea, followed in 2 to 7 days, a dry cough, and flu-like symptoms. It is caused by an atypical corona virus. It can be fatal.
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to be diagnosed with panic disorder.  you should experience recurrent unexpected panic attacks which includes palpitations, sweating, trembling or shaking, shortness of breaking, feeling of choking, chest pain or discomfort, nausea or abdominal distress, feeling dizzy, feelings of unreality or being detached from oneself, fear of losing control, fear of dying, numbness or tingling sensation and chills or hot flushes.  You should satisfy 4 or more of these symptoms within 10 minutes.  then if positive, at least 1 of the attacks has been followed by 1 month or more of the ff: persistent concern about additional attacks and worry about its consequences.  Panic attacks should not be due to the effects of substances like medications or illegal drugs or not due to other mental disorder.  If you satisfy all these criteria, then you have to go to a psychiatrist so he can prescribe you a medication or provide you with therapy
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most doctors can tell just by looking at the type of rash you have.  But, if they cant they will probably take a blood sample
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If u mean SARS there are none at present.
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This is the cold and flu season, but that does seem a little excessive. You should speak with your physician about doing a CBC, CMP, SedRate, and ANA to see if there are any abnormalities. These are blood test that are fairly simple to perform and you should have the results quickly. The CBC can help in diagnosing what type of infection you have depending on which WBC's are elevated and the CMP can help to diagnose if you are not getting the proper nutrition. The SedRate and ANA can help to detect inflammatory conditions that may be underlying.
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you should see your doctor to have it tested
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You might look at this page by the cdc
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Currently, no specific treatment exists for SARS, although various treatments have been tried with unclear success.\n\nPersons with confirmed or suspected SARS should be isolated and undergo aggressive treatment in a hospital. Mechanical ventilation (a device that assists in a person’s breathing) and critical care may be necessary.
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After the SARS scare, importation of animals from China may be subject to some extra scrutiny. There is also every chance that it may not be allowed depending the category the animal belongs to.\n\nHere is a link that might be of some use to you :\n\nhttp://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/petse.shtml