Levantamento de dados epidemiológico do Toxoplasma gondii no município de Parintins – AM

Abstract

The protozoan Toxoplasma gondii is the cause of toxoplasmosis, which is characterized by involving two hosts, the cat, which is the definitive host, and humans and other mammals, which are intermediate hosts. Therefore, this work aimed to survey data on toxoplasmosis in epidemiological bodies in Parintins – Amazonas. Data referring to the period 2002-2022 were used in the present study, based on information contained in the Municipal Health Department and IT Department of the Unified Health System. In the region investigated, 4 cases of toxoplasmosis, 15 of gestational toxoplasmosis and 4 of congenital toxoplasmosis during the 20 years studied. It is concluded that the notification of toxoplasmosis cases registered in the municipality is still low, however, cases that were considered suspected require a test for confirmation. The data in question results in an awareness and prevention campaign for supervisory bodies.