Prevalence of Congenital Syphilis in Northern Pará: Chronological Analysis of the Years 2014 To 2018

Objective: to analyze the prevalence of congenital syphilis in the State of Pará from 2014 to 2018. Method: This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach of all cases of congenital syphilis reported by the Acute Notification Information System (SINAN) and the Living Born Information System (SINASC) in the period from 2014 to 2018 where the results are presented in the form of graphs and tables. Result: The frequency of congenital syphilis in the State of Pará showed an increasing trend in the period from 2014 to 2018, with 2017 showing a higher number of cases, totaling 5.7 cases per thousand live births. In 2018 there was a decrease from 5.7 to 5.5 cases per thousand born alive, but still surpassing the goal set by the ministry of health and remaining an old public health problem. CONCLUSION: The study points out the need for greater involvement of health sectors and professionals in the eradication of the disease in the state of Pará, promoting primary actions of prevention and awareness of the severity of congenital syphilis for the mother and the newborn.