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Abstract
Objective: To determine the epidemiological profile of bacterial meningitis in the state of Alagoas between 2011 and 2022. Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive, quantitative epidemiological study. It was carried out by collecting data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), available on DATASUS and notified between 2011 and 2022. Results: In Alagoas, 553 cases of bacterial meningitis were confirmed between 2011 and 2022. The year 2011 had the highest absolute number of cases with 69 (12.47%) and the lowest in 2022 with 13 (2.3%). In terms of gender, males were the most affected with 325 (58.77%) records. Adults aged between 20 and 39 had the highest prevalence with 170 (30.74%) and it was noted that the brown race led the way with 481 (86.96%). According to the distribution of cases, the most affected region was the Maceió micro-region with 271 (49%) confirmed cases. Conclusion: Bacterial meningitis in Alagoas showed a higher prevalence of cases among males, brown people, those with incomplete primary education and those aged between 20 and 39.
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