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Zika Virus – 10 Facts You Should Know

By: iTopTopics Staff

9. Zika Virus: Treatments

There is no specific medicine to treat Zika infected disease. Here is what CDC recommends for infected people: first seek medical advice from your healthcare provider or doctors; get plenty of rest; treat fever with acetaminophen or paracetamol ; do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) until dengue can be ruled out to reduce the risk of bleeding; make sure you talk to your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medication for other medical condition.