Can Ozone Disinfection Prevent SARS and Eliminate Airborne Pathogens?
Can ozone (O3) disinfection prevent SARS by killing pathogens? Can ozone (O3) sterilization prevent SARS by killing pathogens, and is using an ozone generator in spaces and environments effective in eliminating airborne pathogens? Can ozone also be used for disinfecting items? At...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello, Lin. The food company is using ozone to kill the coronavirus, but currently, the SARS virus is a mutated coronavirus, and it is uncertain whether ozone disinfection is effective. Moreover, the concentration used by food industry operators may differ from that produced by s...[Read More] Can Ozone Disinfection Prevent SARS and Eliminate Airborne Pathogens?
Understanding Statutory Infectious Diseases: Current List in Taiwan
Statutory infectious diseases What are the currently recognized statutory infectious diseases in the country?
Dr. Wang Baotian Reply:
In Taiwan, legally mandated infectious diseases are classified into four categories, totaling over thirty types. This includes rabies, cholera, smallpox, plague, typhoid fever, malaria, scarlet fever, diphtheria, among others. Among these four categories, Category I is the most s...[Read More] Understanding Statutory Infectious Diseases: Current List in Taiwan
Are These Symptoms Indicative of SARS Infection?
Are these symptoms the only ones associated with SARS? Hello, I have been feeling weakness in my limbs, body aches, dizziness, and nausea over the past couple of days. Sometimes I also experience mild headaches. Could these symptoms possibly indicate an infection with SARS?
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Dear Penguin: I apologize for not being able to respond to your questions promptly due to the recent surge in hospital activities related to SARS. Your symptoms sound like those of a common cold, unless you have a fever exceeding 38°C, accompanied by cough, shortness of breath, o...[Read More] Are These Symptoms Indicative of SARS Infection?
Understanding Atypical Pneumonia: Symptoms, Prevention, and Health Tips
Atypical pneumonia Information on atypical pneumonia symptoms, related health education knowledge, and preventive measures.
Dr. Chen Jiayu Reply:
Hello Mr. Lin: What are the symptoms of atypical pneumonia known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)? On March 15, the World Health Organization reported over 150 suspected cases of SARS within a week. This atypical pneumonia has an unclear etiology and can potentially be...[Read More] Understanding Atypical Pneumonia: Symptoms, Prevention, and Health Tips
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