What Is 5th Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
In the majority of cases, there is no need to actually treat the virus. Instead, patients are advised to stay at home, get plenty of rest, and take on plenty of fluids. The patient may be treated in the meantime for their symptoms to help make them feel more comfortable.
In a small number of cases, however, the need for treatment is rather more urgent. Patients that have a weakened immune system may be given immune globulin injections to help them fight off the infection. People with anemia may need blood transfusions and it may be necessary for them to stay in a hospital.
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