Zika virus infection medical therapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nate Michalak, B.A.
Overview
Medical Therapy
- There is currently no specific antiviral treatment for the Zika virus.
- Modern therapy tactics include increased rest, fluids, antipyretics (fever reducers) and analgesics (pain relievers).
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be avoided until dengue fever is no longer a potential diagnosis.[1]
References
- ↑ Zika virus. Center for Disease Control and Prevention for Medical Professionals. http://www.cdc.gov/zika/hc-providers/clinicalevaluation.html Accessed on December 14, 2015