Excess Mortality and Causes Associated with Chikungunya, Puerto Rico, 2014–2015

Emerging Infectious Diseases

关键词: mortality;    arboviruses;    chikungunya virus;    epidemiology;    viruses;    vector-borne infections;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid2412.170639

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

During 2014–2015, a total of 31 deaths were associated with the first chikungunya epidemic in Puerto Rico. We analyzed excess mortality from various causes for the same months during the previous 4 years and detected 1,310 deaths possibly attributable to chikungunya. Our findings raise important questions about increased mortality rates associated with chikungunya.

【 授权许可】

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