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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

The mainstay of therapy for Zika virus infection is supportive care. Supportive care includes includes rest, adequate fluids intake, and administration of antipyretics and analgesics. Aspirin and other NSAIDs should be avoided until dengue fever is ruled out (NSAIDs may increase the risk of hemorrhage in Dengue fever). Antiviral treatment is not recommended for the management of Zika virus infection.

Medical Therapy

• The mainstay of therapy for Zika virus infection is supportive care:

• Rest
• Adequate fluid intake
• Pharmacologic therapy (i.e. antipyretic agents and/or analgesics). Aspirin and other NSAIDs should be avoided until Dengue fever is ruled out (NSAIDs may increase the risk of hemorrhage in Dengue fever).

• Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be avoided until infection from other flaviviruses are no longer a potential diagnosis.
• Antiviral treatment is not recommended for the management of Zika virus infection.