SARS was caused by a previously unknown animal coronavirus that adapted to become a virus easily transmissible between humans by taking advantage of possibilities afforded by 'wet markets' in southern China. Hospitals and foreign travel served as 'amplifiers,' allowing a local infection to spread globally. We will address the significant scientific progress achieved in understanding the virus—SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV)—and the disease in this review. We'll also talk about how far we've come in terms of producing vaccines and treatments. SARS was limited thanks to a determined and coordinated response that is a win for global public health and sets a new standard for det
