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Rubella (German Measles) Photos

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Photos of the Disease

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Transmission electron micrograph of rubella virus.

Transmission electron micrograph of rubella virus.

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Images of People Affected by the Disease

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This is an 11 mo. old infant with a mild rubella rash, as well as a nondescript secondary macular eruption.

This is an 11 mo. old infant with a mild rubella rash, as well as a nondescript secondary macular eruption.

This patient presented with a generalized rash on the abdomen caused by German measles (rubella).

This patient presented with a generalized rash on the abdomen caused by German measles (rubella).

Rash of rubella on skin of child's back.

Rash of rubella on skin of child's back.

This infant presented with "blueberry muffin" skin lesions indicative of congenital rubella.

This infant presented with "blueberry muffin" skin lesions indicative of congenital rubella.

This photograph shows the cataracts in a child’s eyes due to Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS).

This photograph shows the cataracts in a child’s eyes due to Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS).

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This page last modified on September 11, 2007
Content last reviewed on April 22, 2007
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

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