Study on the epidemiology of leptospirosis in the South region of Brazil between the years 2017 to 2019

• Main Author: Gonçalves, Bruna Vaz da Silva
• Publication Date: 2020
• Other Authors: Barberini, Isis Regina, Furtado, Silvana Krychak
• Format: Article
• Language: por
• Source: Scire Salutis
• Download full: https://sustenere.inf.br/index.php/sciresalutis/article/view/CBPC2236-9600.2021.001.0013
• topic: Leptospira spp; Riscos ambientais; Zoonoses; Leptospira spp; Environmental risks; Zoonoses

Leptospirosis is a disease or infection naturally transmissible between vertebrate animals and man. The present study traces an epidemiological profile of leptospirosis in humans in the southern region of Brazil, in the period from 2017 to 2019, showing the importance that animals have as a reservoir. A study was carried out with a quantitative approach, derived from data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) in the period from 2017 to 2019. The variables analyzed were notifications by region of Brazil, annual rate in the southern region, cases notified from the states that integrate the South region, age group, quantitative by gender, area of ​​residence, place of contamination and evolution of cases. It was found that the southern region is the fourth most prevalent, being the most affected urban area. The male population is the most affected by the pathology and the most vulnerable age group was from 40 to 59 years old. In view of this, the need for the importance of epidemiological surveillance in the identification of cases, intensification of control actions and adequate guidance from health professionals regarding treatment, prevention and health promotion is emphasized.