The epidemiological profile of Pertussis in Brazil between 2013 and 2022 and its impacts on diagnostic confirmation via laboratory tests
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Keywords

Pertussis
Infectious Disease Medicine
Clinical Epidemiology
Observational Study
Clinical Laboratory Techniques

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de Melo Messias, A. G., Alves Amorim, L. V., & Pol-Fachin, L. (2024). The epidemiological profile of Pertussis in Brazil between 2013 and 2022 and its impacts on diagnostic confirmation via laboratory tests. Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences, 6(5), 229–245. https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2024v6n5p229-245

Abstract

Introduction: Whooping cough, caused by Bordetella pertussis, remains a public health challenge in Brazil. Clinical and laboratory diagnosis are crucial due to overlapping symptoms. Objective: To determine the epidemiological profile of pertussis in Brazil over the last 10 years, focusing on the impact of laboratory techniques for diagnostic confirmation. Materials and Methods: Descriptive observational study based on data from the SUS Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) and bibliographic databases. The number of confirmed cases of pertussis between 2013 and 2022 was confirmed. Results: The Southeast region concentrated the highest number of confirmed cases of pertussis (39.31%), due to the high population density and access to health services. The most affected age group was children under 1 year of age (57.54%), reflecting the natural susceptibility of younger children and the lack of vaccination. Females showed a slight predominance of confirmed cases (55.52%), possibly due to the wider social contact network. Progression to cure predominated in 91.11% of cases. The most prevalent diagnostic confirmation filters were clinical ones (53.01%). Conclusion: The study revealed significant patterns in the epidemiological profile of pertussis in Brazil. These considerations highlight the importance and impact of laboratory diagnosis in the epidemiological analysis of pertussis in order to provide public health policy interventions that address its complex social and health implications.

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