Epidemiological profile of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Teresina, Piauí, from 2013 to 2020.

• Autor(a) principal: Lima , Talya Aguiar de
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Rodrigue, Sara Martins, Aguiar, Danielly Lemes, Melo, Lívio Napoleão Lima, Fernandes , Vanilla Lago, Martins , Fernanda Maciel Nogueira, Lima , Ruanna de Oliveira Castro, Fernandes , Nicolly Letícia Abrantes, Dantas , Marina Marinho Cavalcante Lima de Souza, Coelho, Damara Damasceno, Oliveira , Camila Portela Paz de, Neto, Edson Prata Chrisóstomo
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1432
• topic: Epidemiologia, Leishmaniose Visceral, Perfil de Saúde, Notificação de Doenças.; Epidemiology, Leishmaniasis Visceral, Health Profile, Disease Notification.

Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a serious disease caused by protozoa, transmitted by insect vectors.  The study in Teresina, Piauí, seeks to evaluate the epidemiological profile from 2013 to 2020, analyzing cases reported by year/month and demographic characteristics.  Relevant for understanding prevalence and implementing preventive measures. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the epidemiological profile of visceral Leishmaniasis in Teresina, Piauí from 2013 to 2020, according to the number of cases reported per year and month and also according to age, gender and education.  METHODOLOGY: This is a qualitative and quantitative study, of a cross-sectional and descriptive nature, of epidemiological data on Visceral Leishmaniasis in Teresina, Piauí, from 2013 to 2020. The data were obtained through the SUS IT System (DATASUS). RESULTS: 1278 confirmed cases were reported, with the highest percentages recorded in 2014 (n=210, 16.43%) and in 2017 (n=189, 14.78%) and the lowest percentage recorded was in 2020 (n=94 , 7.35%).  There were occurrences in all months of the year, but with an increase in the number of cases from June to September.  Furthermore, in 26.68% of cases, the individuals had low education.  Furthermore, 32.39% of cases occurred in children under 5 years of age.  Males were the most affected (68.54%).  CONCLUSION: Leishmaniasis is endemic in Teresina, with a predominance in males and a high frequency in children under the age of five, and peaks in cases from May to August.