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Poliomyelitis — SCE Infectious Diseases MCQ

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Wild-type poliovirus is detected in stool from a patient with acute flaccid paralysis after travel. What is the immediate UK public-health action?

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Correct answer: A — Immediate UKHSA notification with coordinated sampling and contact assessment

The best answer is “Immediate UKHSA notification with coordinated sampling and contact assessment”. Poliomyelitis is a public-health emergency: action begins on suspicion or confirmation and includes national incident coordination, repeated stool sampling and risk-based vaccination and surveillance of contacts. Suspected or confirmed poliomyelitis requires immediate notification, specialist sampling and coordinated national and international public-health control.

Reference: UKHSA national polio guidelines: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/polio-national-guidelines