Chikungunya Death Risk Factors in Brazil, in 2017: A case-control study.

Background: In 2016/2017 we had a major epidemic of chikungunya (CHIK) in Brazil, with many deaths. We evaluated to factors associated with deaths from CHIK that occurred in the city of Fortaleza, Brazil.

Methods: A matched case-control study was conducted (1:2), by sex, age (± 5 years) and neighborhood.

Experience of the Arbovirus Death Investigation Committee in Ceará, Brazil, in 2017: advances and challenges.

Objective: to describe the experience and preliminary results of the Arbovirus Death Investigation Committee in Ceará, Brazil, in 2017.

Methods: the Committee investigates and discusses all suspected cases of arbovirus deaths reported by the epidemiological surveillance service.

Results: a total of 443 suspected arbovirus deaths were reported, 220 (49.

Maternal and infant death after probable vertical transmission of chikungunya virus in Brazil - case report.

Background: Chikungunya virus infection in neonates is relatively rare and can lead to death.

Case Presentation: We report the occurrence of the first death of a mother and child after probable vertical transmission of chikungunya virus in Brazil. A 28-year-old pregnant woman with hypertension presented with symptoms compatible with an arboviral disease at 34 weeks' gestation.