Perfil epidemiológico da sífilis no arquipélago do Marajó, município de Breves, Pará, Brasil

Abstract

Introduction: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection and is classified according to its evolutionary stage, there is no vaccine against syphilis and previous infection does not confer immunity. Even with the discovery of penicillin in 1940, the diagnostic and treatment facilities available in the Unified Health System, the country still has alarming rates of syphilis due to sexual practices without condom use. Objectives: To describe and analyze the epidemiological profile of Acquired Syphilis, Syphilis in Pregnant Women and Congenital Syphilis in the municipality of Breves-Pará, based on the information contained in the notification forms of these diseases in the period from 2011 to 2021. Methodology: Retrospective, documentary, study with a quantitative approach based on a time series of Syphilis cases notified to the Disease Notification System in the municipality of Breves/Pará, from 2011 to 2021. Data collection took place between April and May 2022. Data were grouped into tables in Microsoft Office Excel 2016. Results and discussion: Between 2011 and 2021, 164 cases of Acquired Syphilis in the municipality of Breves were notified to the Disease Notification System, the prevalent age group in all years was 18 to 29 years with prevalence in females. 🇧🇷 During the analyzed period, 374 cases of gestational syphilis and 204 cases of congenital syphilis were registered. This study has some limitations. As this is a retrospective study and uses secondary data, insufficient completion of reporting forms may affect data quality. In addition, underreporting must be considered. Conclusion: The results of this study underscore the need to strengthen early preventive and curative interventions in primary health care, especially for young people.