The Effect of Chloroquine in the Treatment of Patients With Dengue

The Effect of Chloroquine in the Treatment of Patients With Dengue

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of chloroquine in the treatment of patients with dengue.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients suspected of having dengue disease

• Patients were included in the study if they presented with fever and at least two other symptoms, such as:

  • headache
  • pain behind the eyes
  • muscle and bone or joint pains
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • rash associated to dengue for less than 72 hours

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant
• Younger than 18-years old
• Either cardiac or neurologic disease