Photos of Mumps
Photos of Mumps Virus and People Affected by Mumps
Español: Fotos de la tos paperas
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A few examples from the Public Health Image Library (PHIL)
PHIL Photo ID# 8757
This picture of the mumps virus was taken using an electron microscope.
PHIL Photo ID# 8758
This picture of the mumps virus was taken using an electron microscope.
PHIL Photo ID# 1874
This picture of the mumps virus was taken using an electron microscope.
PHIL Photo ID# 130
This photo of a young child with mumps shows the characteristic jaw swelling.
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