Epidemiological profile of pertussis in Brazil from 2010 to 2019: a systematic review

Pertussis is a respiratory infection that severely affects humans, caused by bacteria of the genus Bordetella, especially species B. pertussis and parapertussis, presenting an important cause infant morbidity mortality. This disease has received little attention from government authorities over years, which can to re-emerge in future. study aimed carry out systematic literature review on epidemiology Brazil between years 2010 2019. The was carried based information collected national (BVS, ANVISA, DATASUS) international databases (PubMed, SciELO, CDC). When performing statistical analysis confirmed cases region, there significant change 2014 compared other Northeast region. While Southeast 2013 increase 2012 only reduced 2015. In South number occured sharply decreased 2017. Center-West year showes considerable variety. Regarding age group, children under 1 old 10 14 are ones with highest cases. gender, no changes were detected. Health surveillance, compulsory notification added social participation essential, so this be eradicated world.