How is SARS treated?
As the exact cause of SARS remains unknown, no specific treatment recommendations can be made at this time. For patients with more severe illness, empiric therapy should include coverage for organisms that usually cause community-acquired pneumonia. Healthcare providers are instructed to follow currently available clinical practice guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia (1). Intensive supportive care, including intubation and mechanical ventilation, may be indicated. For patients requiring hospitalization, consultation with infectious disease specialists is recommended.
