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Mild pink rash that occurs 6-12 days after the measles shot

A viral infection of lymph nodes. Main symptom is swollen nodes.

A bacterial infection of a lymph node. Main symptom is the sudden onset of one large painful node

Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection spread from a deer tick bite.

Injuries to the leg (hip to foot). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament. Muscle pain caused by too much exercise or work is covered in Leg Pain. (This is called overuse.)

Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped lumps found under the skin. Also called lymph glands.