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Characterization of the clinical forms of chronic chikungunya: an observational cohort study in Rio de Janeiro
J. Bourner
Alessandra Dantas Do Nascimento
Wim A Fleischmann
Jeni Stolow
L. Bastos
G. V. Ramos
P. T. Bozza
Thiago L. Moreno Souza
J. F. Drexler
José Cerbino
F. Bozza
Aug 2026 · International Journal of Infectious Diseases · Vol 171, pp. None - None · 0 citations
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Medicine
Abstract
Highlights • Chronic chikungunya disease was identified in 38% of participants.• Female sex and older age predicted chronic symptoms.• Chronic chikungunya pain disrupted mood, sleep, and work activities.• Early risk identification may improve referral, pain care, and rehab.