Abstract
Objective: To describe the epidemiological and spatial characteristics of tuberculose cases reported in residents of the city of Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, from 2010 to 2018. Methods: A retrospective, descriptive and quantitative epidemiological study was carried out on confirmed cases of tuberculosis reported in the city of Teresina, capital of the state of Piauí, between the years of 2010 and 2018. Data were collected in March 2019, based on the SINAN Reporting System. The following variables were analyzed: notification year, county of residence, sex, age, race, education, type of entry, clinical form, associated diseases (AIDS, alcoholism, diabetes, mental illness, smoking and drugs illicit), 1st and 2nd sputum smear microscopy, sputum culture and closure situation. Results: Teresina was the eighth largest northeastern capital in the period (4,521 cases), despite a significant reduction from the year 2013. Conclusion: The data analysis allowed us to verify the relevance of the implementation of public policies focused on the early diagnosis, primary prevention and secondary care.