The Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) in India collects data using 'S', 'P', and 'L' reporting formats. In this surveillance system, the 'S' form is filled by:
- A Clinicians seeing a suspected case of epidemic-prone disease
- B Health workers based on syndromic surveillance in the community ✓
- C Laboratory technicians after confirming a diagnosis
- D District rapid response teams during outbreak investigation
Correct answer: B. Health workers based on syndromic surveillance in the community
Explanation
The IDSP uses three reporting formats. The 'S' form is filled by health workers for syndromic surveillance based on standard case definitions without requiring laboratory confirmation. The 'P' (presumptive) form is filled by clinicians, and the 'L' (laboratory) form is filled after lab confirmation.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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