Repercussions of Zika virus emergency on the health of the population of Tocantins state, Brazil, 2015 and 2016: a descriptive study. / Repercussões da emergência do vírus Zika na saúde da população do estado do Tocantins, 2015 e 2016: estudo descritivo.
Epidemiol Serv Saude
; 29(4): e2020096, 2020.
Article
in En, Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32756832
ABSTRACT
Objective To describe the occurrence of Zika virus disease and its complications in the state of Tocantins and in its capital, the city of Palmas. Methods This was a descriptive study using data from health information systems. Results Incidence of reported Zika virus disease cases in 2015 and 2016 was 295.2/100,000 inhabitants and 411.1/100,000 inhab. in the general population, and 5.9/1,000 and 27.8/1,000 live births, respectively. Higher risks occurred in women, the 20-39 year age group, municipalities in the central and northwestern regions of the state and in hotter months (February and March). Incidence of Zika-related microcephaly during pregnancy was 0.06/1,000 live births. One case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome resulting from Zika virus infection was confirmed. Conclusion Zika virus disease hit Tocantins intensely, although its adverse outcomes were less frequent than in other states.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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Zika Virus Infection
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Microcephaly
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
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Pt
Journal:
Epidemiol Serv Saude
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brasil