MEASLES
Child has a bad rash caused by Measles. Eyes are red and runny and he has a runny nose and fever.
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Measles rash covering child's arms and stomach, approximately day 4 of the rash. Eventually the rash will cover the whole body.
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A histologic section of the lung of a child who died with Measles (Autopsy.) Hyaline membranes are present, preventing alveolar oxygen exchange resulting in respiratory failure.
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