Clinical-epidemiologic profile of Dengue suspicious cases in a district in the south zone of Teresina, Pl, Brazil

The objective of the study was to establish a clinical-epidemiologic profile of Dengue suspicious cases in a district in the south zone of Teresina, PI, Brazil. This study is a descriptive-exploratory survey in which it was applied a questionnaire to 28 residents of the mentioned district. 88.9% had garbage collection 3 times per week; 57.1% of the deposits had construction material or car parts; 75% destine served waters to opencast; 60.7% had developed first-infection, 75% were submitted to serology, 33.3% cases were confirmed. More effectiveness of sanitary action by government and population involvement in the development of preventive programs is missed in the fight against Dengue.