Exanthema subitum

EBM Guidelines
Feb 15, 2023 • Latest change Mar 25, 2024
Marjo Renko

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  • More serious causes of fever should be ruled out.
  • The disease is benign in otherwise healthy children.
  • Exanthema subitum does not require other treatment than symptomatic treatment for any discomfort.
  • Isolating the child is not needed.

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