What Is the Dengue Virus?
9. How Is Dengue Treated?
No drug or treatment is known to specifically cure dengue virus. Those who are hospitalized due to severe dengue have their body’s fluids monitored and their symptoms managed as they appear.
Doctors recommend that those with mild dengue reduce symptoms with acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol in some countries. NSAIDs such as aspirin and ibuprofen should be avoided, as their blood-thinning effects can potentially trigger a hemorrhage in those infected with dengue.
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