3. Insomnia
One of the more common symptoms of chikungunya during the early phase of the disease is the inability to sleep. This insomnia will typically start about a week after being bitten by a mosquito. Insomnia is often accompanied by a fever. The fever may last only a few days, but insomnia may continue for up to a week or longer.
While insomnia by itself is not dangerous, it does have an effect on the natural resistance of the body. This can create consequences that are much more serious. A person who has a fever and is suffering from insomnia may feel much weaker because they are not getting the rest that they need in order to heal from the disease. A person who has been infected by a mosquito bite should see a doctor as soon as possible if they are suffering from insomnia that is accompanied by a high fever.