Encephalitis outbreak in the southern region of the State of S. Paulo in 1975 and 1976: aspects concerning chronological and geographical distribution of the cases

Abstract

The evolution of an encephalitis outbreak due to group B arbovirus was studied in 20 districts in the southern region of the State of S. Paulo, Brazil, in 1975 and 1976. It was noticed that the disease spread in an epidemic wave in the east west and east southwest directions. The mountains located in the north and north west zones seem to have acted as a barrier to the spread of the arboviruses. A seasonal incidence with most of the cases occurring during late Summer and early Fall was also noticed.