PERFIL DOS CASOS DE MENINGITE NA REGIÃO NORTE NO PERÍODO DE 2017 A 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Meningitis is an infectious disease that consists of inflammation of the meninges. In Brazil, suspected or confirmed cases of meningitis must be notified and investigated in order to interrupt the chain of transmission. Notified cases are monitored by epidemiological surveillance with data available in the Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN). Objectives: To describe the profile of confirmed meningitis cases in the northern region from 2017 to 2022. Methods: It consists of a cross-sectional, descriptive and quantitative study. Data were collected from the population estimate of the 2022 demographic census and data from ISDCD, through DATASUS. Results: The data collection allowed finding the number of cases in the North Region in the stipulated period, resulting in 3,937 confirmed cases of meningitis, with the state of Pará leading with 2,179 cases. Added to this, a higher prevalence of cases can be observed in males, aged 20-39 years, where the main etiological factor was unspecified meningitis. Finally, the research resulted in a higher prevalence of cases in 2017 when compared to other years. Conclusion: According to the data obtained, a greater number of cases can be seen in the state of Pará, as well as for males aged 20-59 years. This result reinforces the importance to register and build a profile of patients affected by meningitis, so that emergency measures can be taken.