Epidemiological profile of meningitis in Brazil, according to data from Datasus

Abstract

In Brazil, meningitis is considered an endemic disease, which can lead to occasional outbreaks or epidemics. Meningitis is an inflammatory process of the meninges, it can be caused by infectious agents, and viral meningitis is the most relevant for public health. There is currently a large increase in meningitis cases in Brazil, especially in the state of São Paulo, where there was an increase of 1,577 cases in 2023, compared to 2022. The objective is to analyze the prevalence of meningitis in Brazil by comparing the years 2021 and 2023, and the demographic profile of the patients.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevenIVmulti2023-064