Between epidemiological weeks (EW) 27 and 51 of 2024, Brazil reported 331,104 probable dengue cases, with an incidence rate of 163.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The Central-West, Southeast, and South regions recorded the highest rates, particularly in the states of Espírito Santo, Amapá, Goiás, Acre, São Paulo, and the Federal District. The Southeast region accounted for 49.9% of severe and alarm-sign cases. According to the control diagram, the incidence curve remained outside the endemic channel, indicating an upward trend.
In the last four epidemiological weeks of 2024 (EW 48 to 51), 72,293 probable cases were reported, with an incidence of 35.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The states of São Paulo, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Goiás, and Santa Catarina accounted for 83% of these cases. During this period, five dengue-related deaths were confirmed: two in Mato Grosso do Sul, two in São Paulo, and one in Bahia. An additional 48 deaths remain under investigation, with São Paulo (22), Goiás (7), and Minas Gerais (5) reporting the highest figures.
The increase in cases and deaths underscores the urgency of intensifying prevention measures, such as eliminating Aedes aegypti breeding sites, the primary vector of the disease. It is crucial to seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms such as high fever, severe muscle pain, and warning signs to avoid serious complications.
