CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
Chikungunya fever (CHIKF) is a viral arbovirosis transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, with symptoms including high fever, joint pain, and fatigue. In Brazil, the virus was introduced in 2014, and by 2024, more than 188,000 suspected cases had been reported, representing a 67% increase compared to the previous year. The disease has a significant impact on public he…