Interplay between Hyperglycemia and Chikungunya Virus Infection: Pathophysiological Insights from Murine Model
Pedro Henrique Carneiro, Tháyna Sisnande, Bia Francis Rajsfus, Matheus Silva de Souza, Mariana Juliani do Amaral, Lucas Mendes-Monteiro, Leandro Miranda‐Alves, Kíssila Rabelo, Caio Gonçalves Azevedo, Jorge José de Carvalho, Diego Allonso, Ronaldo Mohana‐Borges
This study uses a diabetic mouse model to show that hyperglycemia worsens Chikungunya virus-induced joint damage, inflammation, and organ injury, providing insights into why diabetic patients experience more severe outcomes.
bioRxiv · Aug 1, 2025 · PreprintImmunology