Annals of Internal Medicine

Rima F. Khabbaz, MD

Ann Intern Med. 2013;159(11):780-781. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-159-11-201312030-00011

Eleven years ago, a novel coronavirus, branded “SARS” for the severe acute respiratory syndrome, sparked the first major global emerging infectious disease outbreak of the 21st century. This commentary discusses the events and successful global response surrounding the 2003 SARS outbreak, the lessons learned and enhancements made in the past decade, and the significant challenges that remain.

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