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Fifth disease - Treatment

Alternative Names

Parvovirus B19; Erythema infectiosum; Slapped cheek

Treatment:

No treatment is usually required for fifth disease in children. If fever or joint discomfort is present then oral acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) may be given.

Expectations (prognosis):

Since this is a mild and generally benign viral infection, complete recovery can be expected.

Complications:

There are generally no complications in normally healthy children.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child has symptoms of this disease. Other disorders can cause similar symptoms and should be ruled out.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/28/2007
  • Deirdre O’Reilly, MD, MPH, Neonatologist, Division of Newborn Medicine, Children’s Hospital Boston and Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.