Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory disease of zoonotic origin caused by the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV).
"SARS" redirects here. For other uses, see SARS (disambiguation).
This article is about the 2002–2003 originated syndrome, centered on Hong Kong. For the 2012–2013 originated syndrome, centered on Saudi Arabia, see Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus.