Differential diagnosis between Dengue and COVID-19: A sutdy made in the epidemiological surveillance board of itajaí

Abstract

Objective: To present and discuss cases of dengue in the city of Itajaí-SC through a study carried out by the Board of Epidemiological Surveillance of the Municipal Health Department. Method: This is a cross-sectional observational study with a quantitative analytical approach, with data collected in the year 2021, between April and July. Data analysis was performed through investigations of Covid-19 and electronic medical records of patients. Results: The data collected obtained 119 investigations and the research subjects were patients suspected of Covid-19 who had negative results for the disease, with symptoms suggestive of dengue. The sample consisted of 44 participants, where categories related to gender, neighborhood of residence and age group were identified and analyzed. Conclusion: It is believed that these findings may be extremely relevant for managers and health professionals, thus contributing to the differential diagnosis of the disease.