All of the following are true regarding acute attack of Polio, except-: (A) Fecal sample is carried in cold box, (B) Three consecutive stool samples are positive, (C) Investigation done in 48 hours, (D) Throat swab is taken for diagnosis
Answer is B. To test for polio 2 fecal specimens are taken 24-48hrs apa as shedding of virus is variable. Isolation of the virus from these samples confirms the diagnosis. Reference : Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine. 23rd edition. Pg no: 203