Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a contagious disease caused by a type of coronavirus, which can cause upper respiratory illness, such as the common cold. This virus is known as SARS-CoV.
SARS is usually spread by being in close contact with an infected person. It is spread by saliva and droplets of coughing. You can easily contract this by passing by someone who has the infection or by simply taking care of them. It can also appear by kissing and sharing food of the infected.