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Dengue hospitalizations in Brazil: forecasting with climatic and physicians digital search data under real-world reporting delays

2026-01-15 health informatics Title + abstract only
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Timely forecasting of dengue hospitalizations is essential for public health preparedness but is frequently limited by delays in official reporting systems. Climatic conditions strongly influence dengue transmission, yet hospitalization data often become available weeks after patient admission, reducing their value for early response. Digital information generated during clinical practice may provide a more timely signal of emerging disease activity. This study evaluates whether integrating cli...

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