How To Prevent Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Disinfect Household Surfaces

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Household surfaces are common sites of infection for many individuals, and doctors routinely recommend for them to disinfect household surfaces. This is particularly necessary if an individual has recently come into contact with a SARS patient or if the patient has touched the surface. One of the most effective disinfectants is a bleach solution, and individuals may also choose to use alcohol-based cleansers. If bleach is not available, cleaning surfaces with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer may suffice. Since the virus can be transmitted through infected stool, it is especially important for individuals to disinfect bathroom toilets, tubs, door handles, and the faucet handles on bathroom sinks. The kitchen is another frequent source of infection, and kitchen counters, refrigerators, freezers, tables, and chairs should all be disinfected. Door handles on the bedroom doors of areas where SARS patients sleep should also be cleaned with a disinfectant. While disinfecting once a week is normally sufficient if there is no outbreak, individuals living with a patient who has SARS may need to use disinfectant more frequently, as often as once every one or two days.

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