EPIDEMIOLOGIA DA DENGUE NOS ESTADOS BRASILEIROS EM REGIÕES DE FRONTEIRA

Dengue, an acute febrile illness caused by an arbovirus of the Flavivirus genus, is a global public health concern. This concern is magnified in border areas due to the intense movement of people, transportation of goods and the limitations of vector control actions, which are often influenced by the different regulations and guidelines of the countries involved. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology of dengue in Brazilian states located in border regions. Data was collected on reported dengue cases over nine years (2014-2022). The states of Acre, Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso, in that order, had the highest incidences in the period evaluated. Incidence, lethality and mortality, gender and age group were explored for each state. A consistent pattern of higher rates in the 20 to 60 age group was revealed in several states (p<0.05). The growing incidence of dengue highlights the need for coordinated action to tackle this public health challenge. An effective response requires preparation on the part of health professionals, intensification of awareness campaigns and vector control by public health authorities. It also requires continuous surveillance for early detection of outbreaks and scientific research to support effective strategies.