Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP)
New Zealand Paediatric Surveillance Unit
Principal Investigator: Professor Peter McIntyre
Email nzpsu@otago.ac.nz
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Specimens for AFP cases
Children with AFP need to have two stool samples collected within 14 days of the onset of the paralysis, at least 24 hours apart, and sent to WHO National Poliovirus Reference Laboratory, Institute of Public Health and Forensic Science (formerly ESR) who will test for poliovirus. A nasopharyngeal swab should be obtained to test for Enteroviruses.
Faecal samples and NP swab are to be sent to PHFS via your local laboratory or sent directly to the WHO National Poliovirus Reference Laboratory.
For specimen advice
Email virology@phfscience.nz
Poliovirus isolation for acute flaccid paralysis surveillance – PHFS
Childhood Dementia in Aotearoa New Zealand
Principal Investigator: Dr Emma Glamuzina
Email nzpsu@otago.ac.nz
Study documents
Congenital rubella
Principal Investigator: Professor Peter McIntyre
Email nzpsu@otago.ac.nz
Study documents:
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS)
Principal Investigator: Dr Chanel Prestidge
Email nzpsu@otago.ac.nz
Study documents:
Perinatal HIV exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr Sue McAllister
Email aidsepigroup@otago.ac.nz
Study documents:
Potential prenatal exposure to syphilis (positive maternal serology)
Principal Investigator: Dr Tony Walls
Email tony.walls@otago.ac.nz
Study documents:
Serious Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)
Email CARMreport@health.govt.nz
Study documents:
Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets
Principal Investigator: Professor Ben Wheeler
Email nzpsu@otago.ac.nz
Study documents: