116. A patient reports a sudden onset of symptoms suggestive of acute viral hepatitis after eating at a specific restaurant. What is the urgent clinical responsibility from an epidemiological perspective?
A.
Treat the patient with antiviral medication.
B.
Immediately notify public health authorities for investigation and contact tracing.
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C.
Advise the patient to avoid that restaurant in the future.
D.
Wait for more patients to report similar symptoms.
📖 Additional Information
Treat the patient with antiviral medication.
Immediately notify public health authorities for investigation and contact tracing.
Advise the patient to avoid that restaurant in the future.
Wait for more patients to report similar symptoms.
