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

There is currently no antiviral treatment for Zika virus. Suggested therapy includes rest, fluids antipyretics and analgesics. NSAIDs should be avoided until dengue fever is ruled out as a potential diagnosis.

Medical Therapy

  • There is currently no specific antiviral treatment for the Zika virus.
  • Modern therapy tactics include increased rest, fluids, antipyretics and analgesics.
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be avoided until dengue fever is no longer a potential diagnosis.[1]

References

  1. 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