Leptospirosis in Brazil is considered an endemic disease, however in rainy periods it
becomes epidemic. In this context, the Amazon region being an area with high rainfall
rates at certain times of the year, has an increased incidence of leptospirosis, which
directly impacts public health. The objective of this work is to analyze the case series
of leptospirosis in humans in the municipality of Manaus-AM, in the period from 2010
to 2019, tracing the epidemiological profile of this disease. For this retrospective study,
information was obtained through the database of the Notifiable Diseases Information
System - SINAN, made available by the Amazonas Health Surveillance Foundation -
FVS/AM. A total of 1,259 reported cases of leptospirosis were identified between 2010
and 2019, with 460 confirmed cases. The South and North regions of Manaus stood
out in relation to the number of cases, and there was a higher prevalence in urban
areas. Most cases were autoctope, with a mean age of 33.36 years, most of them
males. As a confirmation criterion in the diagnosis, the laboratory clinician was
prevalent and there were 394 cases of cure of the disease. Depending on the
information obtained, it is emphasized that there is a need for more effective measures
in epidemiological surveillance, such as improving access to information for those most
in need and improving public policies to ensure that people enjoy an ideal quality of life
and with equality.
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