EPIDEMIOLOGICAL TRENDS OF DENGUE INFECTIOUS IN BRAZIL

Introduction: Mosquito-borne diseases are among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in humans. Dengue is one of the most important example of a mosquito-borne viral disease. Dengue incidences of infection and and mortality have high relevance throughout the world. Some dengue risk factors cannot be controlled, for example age, schooling rate, average income per capita, whereas others are modifiable, like lifestyle and vector control. Objective: Epidemiological analysis of the different risk factors for dengue in the last 10 years in Brazil Methodos: review based on databases of scielo and pubmed. Key words: dengue infection, epidemiological trend, Brazil.. Results: Lack of basic sanitation, particularly water supply and garbage collection are controllable factors, while climatic variations, rainfall, temperature and local climate are uncontrollable factors, which in association with the above listed factors can contribute to an endemic period. Conclusion: Dengue fever is a fatal disease if not properly treated. It is important to note that the risk factors for dengue are mostly social, environmental factors that can be very simple to adopt, leading to prevention. This is the best method of treatment for an endemic disease such as dengue.