Occurrence of brazilian spotted fever in the state of Minas Gerais in the period 2013-2017

Abstract

This paper aims to describe the occurrence of brazilian spotted fever in the macroregions of the state of Minas Gerais from 2013 to 2017. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study with time series delineation and use of secondary nature data to the occurrence of cases of brazilian spotted fever, of the population residing in the State of Minas Gerais. There was a higher incidence of brazilian spotted fever cases in men, with less than 8 years of schooling, aged between 20 and 59 years, black and brown race, living in the Jequitinhonha, South East and Southeast macroregions, with high mortality in the period analyzed. These data highlight the need for public attention in the most incident areas, focusing on Primary Care, in order to modify this reality through awareness campaigns, addressing the identification of signs and symptoms of the disease, vector control measures and prevention of the disease. contamination in order to reduce the occurrence of cases and especially deaths.