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Because Dengue
hemorrhagic fever is caused by a virus for which
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there is no
known cure or vaccine, the only treatment is to treat the
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symptoms.
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Rehydration with
intravenous
(IV) fluids is often necessary to treat
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dehydration.
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IV fluids and
electrolytes are also used to correct electrolyte
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imbalances.
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A transfusion of
fresh blood or platelets can correct bleeding
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problems.
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Oxygen therapy
may be needed to treat abnormally low blood
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oxygen.
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