Retrospective analysis of leptospirosis in metropolitan region I of Rio de Janeiro from 2015 to 2019

Abstract

The article aimed to analyze the 438 cases reported through the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) and define an epidemiological profile of leptospirosis in metropolitan region I of the state of Rio de Janeiro between the years 2015 to 2019. Leptospirosis is a zoonosis of mandatory reporting and of paramount importance for public health due to the high incidence of new cases and its high degree of transmission, especially during periods of flooding. The results obtained through the DATASUS-TABNET platform confirmed the higher prevalence of positive cases of the disease in the city of Rio de Janeiro and in the cities of Baixada Fluminense, in addition, there was a greater involvement of male individuals, aged between 20 to 59 years old and who had a low level of education, a high percentage of cure was found in those affected, indicating a considerable improvement in these patients. It was concluded that the prevalence of leptospirosis is closely related to socioeconomic factors such as basic sanitation, access to information and an adequate infrastructure in the place of residence of the affected people.