Infectious illnesses in children -Parvovirus B19

Incubation period:

 1-20 days. 

Infectious period:

 A few days before the rash appears (children are no longer contagious when the rash appears).

Symptoms:

• It begins with a fever and nasal discharge.
• A bright red rash, like the mark left by a slap, appears on the cheeks.
• Over the next two to four days a lacy rash spreads to the trunk and limbs.
• Children with blood disorders such as spherocytosis or sickle cell disease may become more anemic. They should seek medical care.

What to do:

• Make sure your child rests and drinks plenty of fluids. 
• Give them paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve the discomfort and fever.
• Pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant should see their GP or midwife as soon as possible if they come into contact with the infection or develop a rash.

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