Testing drugs that could treat dengue

Currently, only supportive therapy like IV fluids and fever medications are available for dengue patients as there is no drug that directly treats the infection. — Filepic

Although the dengue virus was identified in the early 20th century, and the disease itself known since at least the time of the Jin Dynasty in China (265-420 AD), there is still no direct treatment for dengue fever.

What doctors currently prescribe for patients is supportive treatment to help manage symptoms and prevent potential complications.