National enhanced acute flaccid paralysis / acute flaccid myelitis surveillance in Scotland: enhanced surveillance form
Version 2.0
- Published
- 15 July 2024 (Latest release)
- Type
- Surveillance form
- Author
- Public Health Scotland
- Conditions and diseases
- Health protection
Acute flaccid paralysis or myelitis is characterised by rapid onset of weakness of an individual’s extremities, often including weakness of the muscles of respiration and swallowing, progressing to maximum severity within 10 days.
The term 'flaccid' indicates weakness accompanied by hyporeflexia or areflexia in the affected limb or limbs (UKHSA).
For all cases meeting the AFP/AFM case definition please complete and submit the digital surveillance form.
A printable version of the form can be requested by emailing phs.flu@phs.scot
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