<s>[INST] How is dengue treated? [/INST] Currently, no medication is available to effectively treat a dengue infection or shorten your child's length of illness. Mild symptoms can be treated at home by resting as much as possible, controlling fever, and preventing dehydration. Watch for warning signs as fever goes away.

If your child has a fever, their doctor may suggest acetaminophen and physical cooling methods. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication and aspirin are not recommended because of the risk of bleeding and other problems. Some patients at high risk for severe dengue may need to be monitored in the hospital.

For babies and children who develop symptoms of dengue, illness can become serious quickly.

The sooner their serious symptoms are recognized, the better. Severe dengue infections may require intravenous (IV) treatment and hospital care. Source: HEALTHY CHILDREN.ORG. Link: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/dengue-vaccine-and-kids-faqs-for-families-who-live-where-dengue-disease-commonly-spreads.aspx. Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: Dengue </s>