Abstract

Objective: To report the experience of analyzing the epidemiological profile of patients with Acute Chagas disease in the municipality of Crateús-Ceará. Method: This is an experience report. The technical visit to the health department was in September 2022. The compulsory notification form of the patient diagnosed with Acute Chagas Disease was analyzed. Results: The epidemiological profile of the patient diagnosed with Acute Chagas Disease was identified, being: male, 42 years old, born in the rural area of Crateús - Ceará, unknown race, agricultural worker, arrived at the health unit with suspicions of acute symptoms of Chagas disease according to the notification form of injuries, made on August 02, 2022. Conclusion: Acute Chagas disease is considered a neglected disease, since it demonstrates human poverty, presenting a high morbidity and mortality rate in the endemic region.

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