Box 1: Clinical features of chikungunya and dengue viral infections
Clinical featureChikungunyaDengue
FeverCommonCommon
MyalgiaPossibleCommon
PolyarthritisCommonUnlikely
Retro-orbital painUnlikelyCommon
RashPossibleCommon
Leukopenia or thrombocytopeniaPossibleCommon
BleedingUnlikelyPossible
Chronic symptomsPolyarthritis for months to years is commonFatigue for many months is common
  • Modified from Thiboutot et al.1