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cord-010050-utbrf4ad	Fisher, Dale A	Preventing local transmission of SARS: lessons from Singapore	2003-06-02		.txt	text/plain	2363	134	54	4 Instituting this Preventing local transmission of SARS: lessons from Singapore Clinical record At 11:30 on 8 April 2003, a 64-year-old man presented to the National University Hospital emergency department (ED) complaining of light headedness for 3 days, and dry cough and body aches for 2 days. Australia must ensure rapid identification of a potential index case at points of initial contact in hospitals, community clinics and general practices across the country. 1, 2 In countries with the resources to implement full and effective contact and respiratory isolation for all suspect patients, local transmission of the virus has been almost non-existent. Provided there is consistent early identification of imported suspect cases, then Australia's healthcare system can manage these patients with appropriate isolation to prevent secondary transmission. Each health jurisdiction in Australia must have a plan for managing a local SARS outbreak, which should include prompt hospital and community responses, and an ability to meet potential needs at short notice.	./cache/cord-010050-utbrf4ad.txt	./txt/cord-010050-utbrf4ad.txt