What Virus Causes Heart Damage?
Hemorrhagic dengue; Dengue shock syndrome; Philippine hemorrhagic fever; Thai hemorrhagic fever; Singapore hemorrhagic fever
Treatment
Because Dengue hemorrhagic fever is caused by a virus for which there is no known cure or vaccine, the only treatment is to treat the symptoms.
- A transfusion of fresh blood or
platelets can correct bleeding problems -
Intravenous (IV) fluids and electrolytes are also used to correctelectrolyte imbalances - Oxygen therapy may be needed to treat...
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