Prevalência de sífilis adquirida no município de Porto Nacional-TO no período de 2015 a 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2021v11i69p8058-8067Keywords:
Prevalence, Syphilis;, Notification.Abstract
The objective of this study is to analyze the distribution and prevalence of Syphilis Acquired through the data recorded in the Information System for Notifiable Diseases (SINAN) in the Municipality of Porto Nacional - TO in the periods from 2015 to 2018. Method: It is a descriptive and exploratory study with a quantitative approach in the form of a retrospective survey. The study population consisted of all cases of Acquired Syphilis, notified and registered by the Municipality's SINAN. Results: A gradual increase in cases of Syphilis was found in Porto Nacional - TO. The confirmation criteria used for diagnosis of the infection and most notified sites, the laboratory criterion and notifications carried out in the Basic Health Units stand out. Conclusion: It was demonstrated that there is a low prevalence of syphilis in the Municipality, however, there is a trend of progressive growth of the infection. In this way, it strengthens the need for actions aimed at controlling this disease.