Hospitalizations and deaths from influenza and syncytial virus are increasing in the country

The number of cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) continues to increase in the country, especially infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). flu. The data is contained in the new edition of the InfoGripe bulletin, released on Thursday (2) by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz). The information takes into account epidemiological week 17, from April 21 to 27.

According to the bulletin, the greater prevalence of RSV has led to a significant increase in SARS cases and deaths in children up to 2 years of age. Other respiratory viruses that continue to see a high incidence of infection among children are Sars-CoV-2 (covid-19) and rhinovirus. Among older people, the number of deaths from SARS remains higher, with Covid-19 predominant.

In the last four epidemiological weeks, the main cases testing positive for respiratory viruses were:

. 58.0% for syncytial virus
. 7.9% for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
. 24.3% for Influenza A
. 0.4% L Influenza B

Regarding deaths in the past four weeks, the main officials are:

. 46.4% for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
. 38.0% for Influenza A
. 11.6% for respiratory syncytial virus
. 1.1% L Influenza B

When looking at the positive cases for the current year, the numbers are:

. 35.8% respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
. 35.0% of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
. 16.3% of them Influenza A
. 0.3% of Influenza B

Given this epidemiological situation, vaccination is essential, highlights the researcher from the Fiocruz Scientific Computing Program and coordinator of the InfoGrip newsletter, Marcelo Gomez. “It is very important that the population, in particular, seeks vaccination against influenza, which has an open campaign, expanded at the national level by the Ministry of Health for all age groups. But since it is not the only respiratory virus that is widely circulating, the vaccine Influenza alone will not solve all the problems and it is clear that this will help reduce hospitalizations specifically related to the virus. Therefore, the use of good masks is also a very essential ally, especially for anyone who goes to the health unit, as well as for people with symptoms of device infection. Respiratory.

The researcher also emphasizes the importance of using good respirators (N95, KN95, PFF2) for those who show cold symptoms. They help reduce the risk of transmitting the infection to other people. “Take a rest, and isolate yourself, because this will also not only help your recovery, but will also reduce the exposure of the rest of the population to the virus,” advises Marcelo Gomez.

States

In the analysis conducted by federal units, 22 countries recorded an increase in SARS cases in the long-term trend:

. Alagoas, Amazonas, Amapa, Ceara, Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pará, Paraíba, Parana, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, Rondônia, Santa Catarina, Sergipe, São Paulo and Tocantins.

Regarding SARS cases due to Covid-19, the indicator is a decline in the states of the Central West, Southeast and South. In other regions, the trend is to stabilize at relatively low levels.

capital Cities

In an analysis by capital, 19 cases show signs of growth in SARS cases:

. Aracaju, Boa Vista, Plano Piloto and surrounding areas in Brasilia, Campo Grande, Cuiaba, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Goiânia, João Pessoa, Maceió, Manaus, Palmas, Porto Alegre, Porto Velho, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Luis, Sao Paulo And victory.