Abeer Fatimaover 1 year ago
Forchheimer Spots in Rubella
Forchheimer spots refer to petechiae on the soft palate. These spots are generally indicative of German measles, however, they may also be present in case of measles and scarlet fever. Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forchheimer_spots#:~:text=Forchheimer%20spots%20are%20a%20fleeting,in%20measles%20and%20scarlet%20fever. Image via: https://www.medicinenet.com/image-collection/rubella_2_picture/picture.htm
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