Meningitis is an inflammatory process of the brain membranes and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that surrounds the nervous system and may be caused by factors of an infectious or noninfectious nature. Thus, the aim of this study is to trace the epidemiological profile of meningitis in the State of Pará from 2015 to 2018. This is a descriptive, retrospective study and was used as information sources the Information System of Notification of Disorders, whose data are available from the SUS Department of Informatics. The data obtained were organized in Microsoft® Excel 2016 spreadsheets, where they were analyzed by making graphs and tables. From January 2015 to December 2018 1974 cases of Meningitis were reported in the State of Pará. In 2017 there were a higher number of reported cases (n 509) compared to the other years evaluated. The age group most affected by the disease was between 20-39 years old, representing approximately 34% (n 678) of confirmed cases and the etiology of meningitis cases may vary between age groups. Therefore, it is necessary for the population to disclose the means of preventing the disease and its correct management in suspected cases, in order to avoid as many sequelae as possible, in addition to reinforcing the importance of notification to the Epidemiological Surveillance to enable the application of combat strategies. the disease.
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