Hepatites virais: prevenção e diagnóstico precoce como política pública de saúde para militares da ativa na Marinha do Brasil

Abstract

Viral hepatitis has great importance, not only for the large number of infected individuals, but also for the severity of complications, observed both in acute and chronic forms. Conflict, occasional accidents, catastrophe and combating terrorism are some situations in which armed forces personnel can be exposed to. In these cases, conditions for infection are exacerbated, given the worsening social and hygienic conditions; and the eventual need for blood transfusion, possibly in mass volume, due to trauma. Viral hepatitis also contributes to an increase in costs in healthcare system due to spending related to prolonged and expensive treatment, long-term absence from work and consequent loss of productivity. Through these adversities, the Brazilian Navy searches to limit the effects of these infections. There is a necessity to solve this challenge, acting preventively, since immunization coverage is already available for hepatitis A and B it is understood that early diagnosis of hepatitis B and C allows for specific treatment at an appropriate time.