Supportive therapy such as blood products and fluids may be necessary.

That is a much larger effect compared to supportive therapy and other treatments.

Thus the doctor must decide whether supportive therapy should be instituted and for how long.

A variety of supportive therapies are used to try to reduce specific complications.

In the acute phase, supportive therapy, including bed rest, is indicated.

Supportive therapy has also been shown to be helpful.

Supportive therapy, such as counseling, can also help to identify and develop effective coping strategies.

Another might be to offer preventive measures that are less intensive than drugs, like dietary changes or supportive therapy.

"Also, there is no specific treatment for the virus, and the only assistance we could give people is supportive therapy," she said.

Prometheus was proven to be a safe supportive therapy for patients with liver failure.