Rubella, Echo Virus, Coxsackie Virus mnemonic - Microbiology mnemonics and tutorial

Rubella virus [Rubbing Ella]

Causes German measles [baby Hitler]
Teratogen [Hitler was a monster]
Causes chorioretinitis in children [yellow eyeglasses]
Hemagglutinin [Hitler was a glutton for blood]
Togavirus family [toga], (+) RNA virus [positive attitude with a big smile]
Vaccine exists, but causes arthritis in women [syringe injecting into the elbow]
Peak incidence in winter [snow flake & ski cap]
Transmitted via respiratory droplets [pacifier to prevent spread]
Differential diagnoses include Echo virus & Coxsackie virus:
- Echo virus [Radar-echo behind the fence]
  - Fecal-oral route of transmission [suckling on the thumb]
  - Can cause meningitis [inflamed head]
- Coxsackie virus [very happy man]
  - Causes the hand-foot- mouth disease [viral inflammation of hands and mouth]
  - Can cause meningitis ["innocent" halo]