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 symptoms suggestive of fifth disease develop (to rule out other disorders that could be causing the symptoms).
Review Date: 7/20/2004
Reviewed By: Anuradha Banerjee, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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