Infectious Diseases >> Chikungunya

Diagnosis

Tests may include the following:

• Hematocrit

• Platelet count

• Electrolytes

• Coagulation studies

• Liver enzymes

• Blood gases

• Tourniquet test (causes petechiae below the tourniquet)

• X-ray of the chest (may demonstrate pleural effusion)

• Serologic studies (demonstrate antibodies to Chikungunya viruses)