Question

A 32-year-old man returns from Southeast Asia with fever, headache, myalgia, and a rash. Platelets are 90x10^9/L, and there's mild haemoconcentration. Dengue fever is suspected. According to WHO, which is the best initial supportive treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral fluids and paracetamol

Answer

High-dose corticosteroids

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IV immunoglobulin

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Platelet transfusion for platelets <100 x10^9/L

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Chloroquine

Practice question

A 32-year-old man returns from Southeast Asia with fever, headache, myalgia, and a rash. Platelets are 90x10^9/L, and there's mild haemoconcentration. Dengue fever is suspected. According to WHO, which is the best initial supportive treatment?