[Clinical-epidemiologic profile of Dengue suspicious cases in a district in the south zone of Teresina, PI, Brazil]

Rev Bras Enferm. 2008 Mar-Apr;61(2):227-32. doi: 10.1590/s0034-71672008000200013.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

The objective of the study was to establish a clinical-epidemiologic profile of Dengue suspicious cases in a district in the south zone of Teresina, PI, Brazil. This study is a descriptive-exploratory survey in which it was applied a questionnaire to 28 residents of the mentioned district. 88.9% had garbage collection 3 times per week; 57.1% of the deposits had construction material or car parts; 75% destine served waters to opencast; 60.7% had developed first-infection, 75% were submitted to serology, 33.3% cases were confirmed. More effectiveness of sanitary action by government and population involvement in the development of preventive programs is missed in the fight against Dengue.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brazil
  • Dengue / diagnosis*
  • Dengue / epidemiology*
  • Humans