ABSTRACT
Objective:
to describe the clinical epidemiological profile of dengue in Anápolis, Goiás - BR between the years 2016 to 2020.
Methods:
descriptive study of a quantitative nature. Data from the dengue notification form registered in the Epidemiological Surveillance Department were used. Chi-square test was used with significance level five (5%) (p<0.05).
Results:
27,544 cases were notified with the peak in 2019, being 54.2% female, age group 25 to 44 years 36.7% and brown color 70.3%. Of the cases that occurred, 97.7% were not hospitalized, classic dengue predominated in 98% and cure was obtained in 99.9% of cases. There was a significant difference regarding age group and dengue classification, hospitalization, and clinical evolution (p= 0.001).
Conclusion:
It is evident that dengue is prevalent in Anápolis, and strategies of prevention and control of the vector are necessary, especially during seasonal periods.
DESCRIPTORS:
Dengue; Epidemiology; Serologic Tests; Aedes; Arboviruses.
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SOURCE: Schults, et al., 2022.