If your child's rash is itchy, ask the doctor for advice about easing discomfort. The doctor may also recommend acetaminophen for a fever or joint pain. Do not give aspirin to your child, as it has been linked to a rare but serious illness called Reye syndrome. Fifth disease might cause some children with weakened immune systems such as those with AIDS or cancer or with certain blood disorders like sickle cell disease or hemolytic anemia to become ill.
The virus that causes it parvovirus B19 can temporarily slow down or stop the body's production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells RBCs. This can lead to severe anemia , which needs to be treated in a hospital.
Parvovirus B19 infection during a woman's pregnancy may cause problems for the fetus, especially during the first half of the pregnancy. Call the doctor if your child develops a rash, especially if the rash is widespread over the body or accompanied by other symptoms, like fever, cold symptoms, or joint pain. If you're pregnant and develop a rash or if you've been exposed to someone with fifth disease or to anyone with an unusual rash , call your health care provider. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size.
Living with fifth disease. But fifth disease can cause problems in certain cases: Pregnant women who have been exposed to fifth disease should call their doctor. When this happens, miscarriage or stillbirth can occur. The mother can take medicines to treat the virus. In some cases, the unborn baby might need a blood transfusion. He or she can tell you if you need to take any special steps to avoid the virus. Weak immune system. People who have immune system problems may need special treatment to help fight the fifth disease.
This includes people who have had organ transplants, or who have cancer or HIV. Chronic anemia. People with sickle-cell disease or other types of chronic anemia could have problems if they get fifth disease.
They could develop severe anemia that requires blood transfusions. Questions to ask your doctor. What do I need to do to keep my baby safe? What treatment is best for me? How long will I be contagious? How long should I keep my child home from school? What can I do to make my child more comfortable? My rash keeps coming back when I spend time outside.
Is that normal? Last Updated: October 2, This article was contributed by: familydoctor. The rash may last from 1 to 3 weeks. During that time, the rash may come and go.
It can be worse with changes in temperature, exposure to sun, and exercise. The virus is most contagious a few days before the rash starts. Once the rash appears, your child can no longer pass it to anyone else. Fifth disease is usually very mild. Your child may not even feel sick. Most people who had fifth disease as a child will not get it again. Skip Ribbon Commands. Skip to main content. Turn off Animations.
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