EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF LEPROSY IN RONDÔNIA

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592142214037

• Palavras-chave: Leprosy; Early diagnosis; Leprosy reactions; Epidemiological Profile.

• Keywords: Leprosy; Early diagnosis; Leprosy reactions; Epidemiological Profile.

• Abstract:

  This article contemplates the epidemiological profile of leprosy cases in the state of Rondônia, in the period from 2011 to 2020, differentiating in terms of sex, age, presentation of the multibacillary and paucibacillary disease, and cities of notification, in addition, the number of cases is evidenced. that evolved to cure the disease, important for evaluating the effectiveness of therapeutic measures to combat the disease. The data presented by the study corroborate the known epidemiology of the disease, in addition, it discusses the importance of the new treatment protocol. The work creates reflections to improve the possible diagnostic errors and solve the problems in these health services in order to avoid the chronicity of the disease reactions for the patients.

• Número de páginas: 18