Factors associated with hospitalization and deaths of chikungunya patients in Brazil from 2017 to 2023

Key Points

• Hospitalizations and deaths from chikungunya virus are influenced by clinical profiles and pre-existing conditions.
• Data from 2017 to 2023 reveal critical trends related to chikungunya outcomes in Brazil's healthcare system.
• Assessment of clinical profiles helps in formulating preventive measures to reduce serious outcomes in affected individuals.
• Highlights the need for detailed clinical evaluation to improve public health responses to chikungunya.

Abstract