ABSTRACT
Se realizó una caracterización de la epidemia ocurrida en la provincia Guantßnamo durante los meses de octubre y noviembre de 2005, así como de las actividades desarrolladas para su control. Se comprobó que existían factores propicios para su desarrollo, esto trajo consigo que a partir de la semana estadística 42 se notificara un alza en el número de atenciones médicas con cuadros clínicos y elementos epidemiológicos. Se notificaron un total de 885 casos sospechosos, 61 fueron confirmados microbiológicamente para una positividad de 6,9 por ciento. Los municipios con mayor riesgo fueron Niceto Pérez, la ciudad de Guantßnamo y Manuel Tames. Se llevaron a cabo de forma inmediata una serie de actividades con el apoyo multisectorial e interdisciplinario de distintas organizaciones, que permitieron controlar la situación en un lapso menor de un mes. El estudio de este brote demostró que la leptospirosis continúa siendo un problema de salud en Cuba y que para su control se necesitan unificar esfuerzos y recursos.
A characterization of the epidemic occurred in Guantßnamo province during October and November 2005, and as well as of the activities developed for its control was made. The existence of favourable factors was confirmed, and as a result from the 42nd statistical week on there was an increase in the number of medical attentions with clinical pictures and epidemiologic elements. 885 suspected cases were notified, 61 were microbiologically confirmed, accounting for a positivity of 6.9 percent. The municipalities with the highest risk were Niceto Pérez, Guantßnamo city, and Manuel Tames. Some activities were immediately carried out, with the multisectorial and interdisciplinary support from different organizations, allowing the control of the situation in less than a month. The study of this outbreak showed that leptospirosis is still a health problem in Cuba, and that it is necessary to join efforts and resources to control it.