[ET(end tyranny)]

To be definitively declared the cause of SARS, the novel virus must satisfy three conditions known as Koch's postulates. These were devised in 1890 by the German scientist Robert Koch, initially for anthrax infections.

I don't like seeing the word anthrax attached to this story, in any way, shape or form! And no, I'm not being paranoid, just couldn't help noticing the word.

[shadowman99]

>> Heymann says the virus is spread by direct contact, or large droplets of body fluids possibly deposited on surfaces. He rules out spread by tiny, aerosol droplets. "If that was the case we'd have far more cases," he told New Scientist.

This sounds promissing. I get the feeling that unless you are coughed on or sneezed on, you should be able to avoid exposure with good handwashing habits. (the challenge being getting your children to do the same)

[ET(end tyranny)]

Conspiracy theories abound about SARS

Another thread just posted. (To assist those that keep a list)

[InShanghai]

My biggest question for this whole outbreak is: Why couldn't they pick a better name for the disease?

Hoof and mouth disease, Legionaire's disease, Whooping Cough, and Chicken Pox, those names are cool.

But SARS?

Anyone have other suggestions?

My suggestions for the virus name:

• MIPV (Media induced panic virus)
  
• WHOS (World Health Organization Syndrome)
  
• Kofi Cough
  
• Peking Pneumonia

[B-Chan]

Coronaviruses: this is SARS