Epidemiological profile of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis in the state of Sergipe, Brazil, from the year 2016 to 2020

Authors

  • Anita de Souza Silva Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Ana Paula Barros Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Rita de Cássia Carvalho Castro Teles Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Monize Nascimento Rabelo Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Renata Rocha da Silva Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Náira Alice Vieira Melo Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Bianca Oliveira Silva Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Paula Regina Barros de Lima Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Danila Fernanda Rodrigues Frias Universidade Brasil
  • Roseane Nunes de Santana Campos Universidade Federal de Sergipe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14808/sci.plena.2025.037501

Keywords:

Lyssavirus, public health, zoonoses

Abstract

The study aimed to describe the epidemiological profile of human anti-rabies treatments in the state of Sergipe, during the years 2016 to 2020. A descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional and quantitative epidemiological study was carried out. The variables were collected according to the investigation form of human anti-rabies consultations, on the website of the Ministry of Health, SINAN. The data obtained were expressed in absolute and relative frequency. During the period from 2016 to 2020, 24,526 notifications of anti-rabies treatment in humans were registered in the state of Sergipe. Regarding the profile of the notified patients, the majority were male, aged between 30 and 59 years and with incomplete primary education. Many notifications came from the urban area and the bite was the most frequent exposure. Thus, it is observed that it is necessary, health education on forms of prevention and control of rabies in the state.

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Published

2025-04-21

How to Cite

de Souza Silva, A., Barros, A. P., Carvalho Castro Teles, R. de C. ., Nascimento Rabelo, M., Rocha da Silva, R., Vieira Melo, N. A., … Nunes de Santana Campos, R. . (2025). Epidemiological profile of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis in the state of Sergipe, Brazil, from the year 2016 to 2020. Scientia Plena, 21(3). https://doi.org/10.14808/sci.plena.2025.037501

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Vol. 21 No. 3 (2025): Março/March 2025

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Copyright (c) 2025 Anita de Souza Silva, Ana Paula Barros, Rita de Cássia Carvalho Castro Teles, Monize Nascimento Rabelo, Renata Rocha da Silva, Náira Alice Vieira Melo, Bianca Oliveira Silva, Paula Regina Barros de Lima, Danila Fernanda Rodrigues Frias, Roseane Nunes de Santana Campos

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