Epidemiological characteristics of tuberculosis on Brazilian South-Occidental Amazon

Abstract

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a wide range of pathogens grouped in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, the Mycobacterium tuberculosis species being the most important of the complex. Worldwide, it is the biggest cause of health problems and one of the main etiologies responsible for conditions that progress to death by infection. In Brazil, it is considered a constant public health problem due to its magnitude, transcendence and vulnerability. Thus, the present study aimed to characterize the population diagnosed with tuberculosis in the state of Acre, in the period between 2011 and 2020. A descriptive study in which secondary data obtained through DATASUS/TABNET were used. Regarding the epidemiological characteristics, the state presented data similar to the national ones. 84.85% of diagnoses were in self-declared blacks and browns. The use of alcohol, smoking and diabetes were, respectively, 2, 3.5 and 1.8 times more frequent than the worldwide incidences. A lower prevalence of tuberculosis was observed in patients with HIV/AIDS. The pulmonary form showed a growth of 57.92% from 2011 to 2020. Thus, it is concluded that tuberculosis cases in Acre are characterized similarly to the Brazilian epidemiological profile, but more frequent in blacks and browns and with more risk factors. frequent, with the exception of the presence of HIV/AIDS.