SARS protection face mask
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SARS protection face mask
MODEL RELEASED. SARS protection face mask. Woman wearing a face mask to protect her against the SARS virus. SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) is a fatal lung disease that first appeared in China in late 2002, and spread worldwide through air travel. It is spread by the inhalation of airborne water droplets that contain the causative virus, a type of coronavirus. Other coronaviruses cause the common cold and a form of gastroenteritis. The face mask absorbs airborne water droplets, preventing the inhalation of the virus particles. The mask does not provide complete immunity, however. SARS is thought to be fatal in around 5% of cases
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This powerful print captures the importance of protecting oneself against the deadly SARS virus. In the image, a woman is seen wearing a face mask specifically designed to shield her from this severe acute respiratory syndrome. Originating in China in 2002, SARS quickly became an international epidemic due to air travel. SARS is caused by a type of coronavirus and can be fatal in approximately 5% of cases. The virus spreads through airborne water droplets that contain the causative agent. This face mask acts as a barrier, absorbing these droplets and preventing their inhalation along with the virus particles they carry. While this protective measure significantly reduces the risk of infection, it does not provide complete immunity. However, it plays a crucial role in minimizing transmission rates and safeguarding public health. The image serves as a reminder of how vital hygiene practices are during infectious disease outbreaks. By wearing face masks like this one, individuals contribute to controlling epidemics and protecting themselves and others from potentially lethal infections. This thought-provoking photograph showcases both the strength and vulnerability inherent in our battle against contagious diseases like SARS. It emphasizes that even seemingly simple measures such as wearing face masks can have life-saving implications when facing virulent pathogens like coronaviruses.
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