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HANSENÍASE: ASPECTOS CLÍNICOS E EPIDEMIOLÓGICOS RELEVANTES

Doi: 10.47094/978-65-284-0234-2/27

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Epidemiologia. Hanseníase. Saúde pública.

KEYWORDS: Epidemiology. Leprosy. Public health.

ABSTRACT:
INTRODUCTION: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting the skin and peripheral nerves. It is mainly transmitted through the respiratory tract, via prolonged interpersonal contact. Early diagnosis and treatment, including multidrug therapy (MDT), provided by the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), are fundamental to preventing physical disability and continuous transmission of the disease. Given the above, this study aims to analyze the epidemiological profile of leprosy in Brazil using data from DATASUS. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the epidemiological profile of leprosy in Brazil during the years 2020 to 2024, using data from SINAN/DATASUS.

Autores

  • Danilo Figueiredo Soave

  • Giovanna Alves Oliveira

  • Natália Estelita Santos

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