Perfil epidemiológico e avaliação do conhecimento de produtores rurais sobre a raiva bovina e o impacto da doença para a saúde pública e economia pecuária no estado do Paraná

Abstract

Rabies is a lethal disease caused by a virus of the Rhabdoviridae family, genus Lyssavirus that mainly affects mammals. In addition, it stands out in public health because it is a zoonosis, that is, a disease transmitted between vertebrate animals and humans. The main transmitter of this disease is the hematophagous bat, of the species Desmodus rotundus, widely found in the State of Paraná. Thus, the general objective of this study was to analyze and compare, using epidemiological data, the number of cases registered at the Paraná State Health Department, Paraná State Agricultural Departament and the Municipal Agencies of the State of Paraná. In addition to assessing the knowledge and profile of rural producers, focusing on forms of transmission, preventive and therapeutic measures for rabies. The evaluations were carried out through a questionnaire with 31 questions about the knowledge and reality of livestock properties, located in the State of Paraná, with the specific aim of identifying the knowledge of livestock farmers about the rabies disease that can affect their herds. For better results the quantitative method was also used with data collected in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) and reports provided by the Paraná Agriculture Bureau SEAB/ADAPAR. The data showed that the lack of knowledge among livestock farmers is high, which leads to losses, not only of animals and economics, but also impacts the health of the population. Since it is a lethal disease of extreme importance, the need to provide adequate guidance for livestock farmers on prevention and control measures is necessary.