How To Treat Zika Virus
Unfortunately, there are no medications or vaccines to treat or prevent an infection. Treatment, therefore, is based solely on the management of symptoms and complications. Uncomplicated Infections In as many as 80% of Zika infections, there will be no symptoms whatsoever. If symptoms do appear they tend to be mild and flu-like, including headaches, muscle and joint pain, mild fever, and conjunctivitis, among others. On the other hand, you should avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, Aleve (naproxen), or Advil (ibuprofen) until dengue fever, a viral infection closely related to Zika, can be ruled out....