A village health worker notices that the number of diarrhoeal cases is increasing above the usual level for that area. Which action supports early outbreak control?
Correct answer: A. Report the unusual increase promptly
- A. Report the unusual increase promptly
- B. Wait until every household is affected
- C. Stop recording cases after treatment begins
- D. Give antibiotics to all residents without assessment
Explanation
Prompt reporting of an unusual increase allows public health staff to verify the outbreak and begin investigation and control. Treating everyone without assessment may cause harm and does not identify or remove the source.
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