Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral infection found in tropical and subtropical regions, shares similar clinical characteristics with dengue (Field et al 2010). In patients presenting with dengue-like illness, where dengue testing has proved negative, laboratory testing for chikungunya should be considered, although as with dengue, treatment relies on supportive measures only. Chikungunya is a self-limiting illness, recovery from which usually occurs within a few weeks (Seneviratne et al 2007, Field et al 2010).Complete time out activities.