EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF DENGUE IN THE STATE OF MINAS GERAIS IN 2023

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594262418035

• Palavras-chave: Epidemiology. Disease prevention. Severe dengue. Hospitalization. Death.

• Keywords: Epidemiology. Disease prevention. Severe dengue. Hospitalization. Death.

• Abstract:

  Dengue is an infectious disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can cause serious symptoms and even lead to death. In recent years, an epidemiological worsening of dengue has been observed in the country, and to this end, federal entities are applying measures to combat this scenario. This study aimed to carry out an epidemiological survey of dengue in Minas Gerais during the year 2023, evaluating the incidence, associated risk factors and geographic distribution of the disease. Dengue case notification data from all municipalities in Minas Gerais were analyzed, with a population-based descriptive analysis, using secondary data from official public health sources, using the TABNET tool from the Information Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUS). Fourteen macro-regions of the state of Minas Gerais were evaluated, including the South, West, East, Southeast, North, Center South, Center and Jequitinhonha regions. The data collected were on disease classification criteria, its evolution, patient hospitalization and death. The results showed that the incidence of dengue in Minas Gerais was 392,265 reported cases, including cases of dengue with warning signs and severe dengue. The South region had the highest number of notifications, with a total of 46,884 cases of hospitalization for dengue, being stratified into Ignored/White, hospitalized and non-hospitalized. It is concluded that understanding the incidence, associated risk factors and geographic distribution of dengue are crucial to inform prevention and control strategies for the disease.