In the context of Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), what is the definition of a 'suspected case' of cholera?
- A Acute watery diarrhea with severe dehydration in a patient aged 5 years or more
- B Rice-water stools in any patient regardless of age
- C Acute watery diarrhea with or without vomiting in a patient aged 5 years or more in an area with a cholera outbreak ✓
- D Acute watery diarrhea with positive stool culture for Vibrio cholerae
Correct answer: C. Acute watery diarrhea with or without vomiting in a patient aged 5 years or more in an area with a cholera outbreak
Explanation
IDSP defines a suspected cholera case as acute watery diarrhea with or without vomiting in a patient aged 5 years or more in an area where a cholera outbreak is declared. The age cutoff distinguishes cholera-like illness from common childhood diarrhea. Option A incorrectly requires severe dehydration. Option B lacks the outbreak context requirement. Option D describes a confirmed case, not suspected.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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