El objetivo del tratamiento es curar la infección. Los medicamentos que se pueden utilizar abarcan antibióticos como cloramfenicol, tetraciclina y doxiciclina, entre otros.
Se espera una recuperación completa.
Si la enfermedad se trata, generalmente no se presentan complicaciones.
Se debe solicitar asistencia médica si el niño presenta sÃntomas indicadores de rickettsiosis exantemática o variceliforme.
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