The treatment of dengue fever consists of the following:

• Fluids. Patients should be encouraged to take small, frequent sips of fluids. If the patient cannot be rehydrated by mouth, fluids should be administered intravenously. At times large amounts of intravenous fluids are needed.
• Rest.
• Antipyretics—aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen should be avoided so that platelet function will not be impaired. And
• Monitoring of blood pressure, urine output, hematocrit, platelet count, and level of consciousness.