Levantamento de dados sobre sequelas motoras pós-infecção por arbovírus na Paraíba de 2019 a 2023

Abstract

The arboviruses Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya are transmitted by the female Aedes aegypti mosquito and frequently affect the Brazilian population. Dengue can occur asymptomatically or progress seriously, with common sequelae being generalized myalgia and arthralgia, which generally last for a short period. In turn, Chikungunya can trigger debilitating/disabling joint pain, with potential progression to a rheumatological condition of Arthropathy. Pain is common in practically all variants of these diseases and can last for more than a year after the onset of symptoms, becoming a chronic problem. Individuals who experience these sequelae report major functional limitations in carrying out activities of daily living. The objective of the work was to analyze the motor sequelae after arbovirus infection in the period from 2019 to 2023 in the state of Paraíba, using an electronic form for data collection and synthesis; identifying arboviruses that most frequently affected the sample, as well as related motor sequelae. This is a cross-sectional study with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, which understands the current scenario and suggests guidelines for the health sector to deal with this problem. In total, 89 participants responded to the questionnaire, being (76.4%) women and (23.6%) men, aged between 17 and 82 years old, and (98.9%) residents of Paraíba. The results obtained were sufficient to respond to the main objectives of the research and highlight the need for greater attention and investigation into the sequelae of arbovirus infections, aiming to improve the quality of life of those affected.