SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) prompts new Portuguese look at disease control strategy
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Portugal is reassessing its ability to handle transmissible diseases, in light of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) crisis. In a forthcoming meeting, hosted by the national healthcare directorate, experts on disease surveillance, testing and national healthcare emergencies, from the healthcare industry, government and academia, will discuss the roles of its laboratories network and protocols for the diagnosis of SARS.