Table 2. Estimated intervals of epidemiologic importance for SARS outbreaks, Taiwan, May 5–June 4, 2003^a.

Interval for:	Mean estimate (days)
Admission to reclassification as probable case-patient	12.56
Admission to removal from suspected case-patient category	2.11
Probable case classification to death	24.31
Probable case classification to discharge	11.38

^aSARS, severe acute respiratory syndrome.