Evaluation of leptospirosis and its relationship with rain and risk situation associated with flooding
Leptospirosis is a disease transmitted by bacteria present in the excreta of infected animals (mainly rodents) and usually presents an increase in its notification rates in rainy and flooding periods. This article aimed to assess whether there is an association between cases of leptospirosis and periods of flooding in the region covered by the 4th Health Regional of Paraná, as well as with the rainfall levels recorded at the site during the period studied. To this end, a survey of epidemiological data made available by the Epidemiological Surveillance Section of the 4th Regional Health (SCVGE/04RS) was carried out, based on the organization and tabulation of information and statistical analysis of the factors of interest. Based on the data, no correlation was found between the incidence of leptospirosis and the risk of contact with water or mud from flooding in the 30 days prior to the first symptoms of the disease, nor with the rates of precipitation accumulated in the period studied. This work showed specific characteristics in relation to the assessed disease that can help managers in the region in decision making for improvements in the areas covered by the addressed theme that can bring benefits to public health.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | por |
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AIDIS / Instituto de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
2024
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| Online Access: | https://www.revistas.unam.mx/index.php/aidis/article/view/83992 |
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