EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF ACUTE CHAGAS DISEASE IN THE STATE OF TOCANTINS, 2014–2024

Abstract

Acute Chagas Disease is an important public health problem in Brazil, especially in the Northern region. This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological profile of confirmed cases of Acute Chagas Disease in the state of Tocantins from 2014 to 2024. This is an epidemiological, observational, descriptive study with a quantitative approach, based on secondary data obtained from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) through DATASUS. Temporal, sociodemographic, and clinical-epidemiological variables were analyzed. During the study period, 36 confirmed cases were recorded, with a higher concentration in 2018 (44.4%). There was a predominance of females (55.6%) and a higher frequency in the age group of 50 to 59 years (25%). Oral transmission was the main route of infection (69.44%), followed by vector transmission (16.67%). Most cases were confirmed by laboratory criteria (86.11%), with favorable clinical outcomes in 97.22% of the cases. Regarding treatment, 83.33% of patients received antiparasitic therapy. The findings show patterns similar to those observed in the Northern region, highlighting the importance of epidemiological surveillance, early diagnosis, and prevention strategies for disease control in the state.