Abstract:This study analyzes the Rio de Janeiro Municipal AIDS Information System, specifically the system's strengths and limitations in the epidemic's current context, from a broader perspective of epidemiological surveillance. The objective was to provide a brief description of the system, considering its different components. The authors further analyzed records pertaining to the reporting and investigation of AIDS cases from 1985 to 1995 and an update of the database as a contribution to the system's quality. The … Show more
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