Table 1 Laboratory results according to the period of illness.
Parameters | Tests | Period of illness (Day) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Dengue | Chikungunya | ||
Detection of virus | RT-PCR: Positive | 1–7 | 1–8 |
Detection of antibodies | IgM ELISA: Positive | Appears in 4–5 days and may persist for approximately 12 weeks | Appears in 3–4 days and may persist for approximately 3–4 months |
IgG ELISA: Positive | Appears in 7–14 days and may persist for a year | Appears in 6–7 days and may persist for a year | |
