Diseases Collection

Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases, Wanted for Sneezing.. Date: circa 1940

Skin disorders, artwork
Skin disorders. Computer artwork showing the structure of the skin, and the layers affected by various skin disorders. Folliculitis is the inflammation of hair follicles; Bullae are blisters;

Tobacco hornworm with tobacco plant
Tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta) with a damaged tobacco plant, artwork. This species is common throughout North America. Eggs (right)

Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, Highgate, London
The Highgate Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, designed by Samuel Daukes, opened in 1850. In around 1896, after a new smallpox hospital opened at South Mimms

Coral Spot Fungus (Nectria cinnabarina) fruiting bodies, growing on Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) twig, Powys, Wales, March

Carlos Juan Finlay, Cuban biologist
Carlos Juan Finlay (1833-1915), Cuban biologist noted for work on yellow fever. Date: circa 1900

Picture No. 11675613
Dark Field Light Micrograph: Scabies Mite. Date:

Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), French microbiologist and chemist. Louis Pasteur proved the germ theory of disease, which holds that germs attack the body from the outside

Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810

Poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases
Ministry of Health poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases -- trap the germs in your handkerchief

Picture No. 10873704
Sleeping Sickness Parasite in red blood cells (Trypanosoma sp. ) Date:

Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), French microbiologist and chemist, in his laboratory. Louis Pasteur proved the germ theory of disease, which holds that germs attack the body from the outside

Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, south west London
Administration block of the Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, south west London (originally in Surrey), one of five new hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1890s for the treatment

Grove Military Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
Children stand at the gates of the Grove Hospital at Tooting Grove, Surrey (now South London) during its First World War service as a military hospital

Grove Fever Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
Birds eye view of the Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey (now South London), one of five new hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1890s for the treatment of infectious

Father Thames Diseases
Father Thames introducing his offspring to the fair city of London; diphtheria, scrofula and cholera

Death and Disease
Death and his Companions, Diseases, Knocks on the Workhouse Door

Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
The Grove Hospital, at Tooting Grove, Surrey (now South London) was one of five new hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1890s for the treatment of infectious diseases such as

Fallen highly-coloured leaves of sycamore, heavily infested with tar spot fungus (Rhytisma acerinum). Autumn
ROG-11793 Fallen highly-coloured leaves of sycamore, heavily infested with tar spot fungus (Rhytisma acerinum) Autumn Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cat - kitten with Cat Flu
JD-18129 CAT - Kitten with Cat Flu John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

An engraving depicting the opening of the National Cottage Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the chest
5310616 An engraving depicting the opening of the National Cottage Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the chest, Isle of Wight

An engraving depicting Leamington Hospital for diseases of the skin, 19th century
5310618 An engraving depicting Leamington Hospital for diseases of the skin, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript)
2625266 Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on diseases of the eye, possibly attributable to Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

Smallpox epidemic, New York, 19th century
6317601 Smallpox epidemic, New York, 19th century; (add.info.: Isolation of homeless men during a smallpox epidemic in New York, USA in the late 19th century)

The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted
531834 The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted 'kettle'

Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800
536451 Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800; (add.info.: Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800. Fever (isolation) hospitals for highly infectious diseases built outside cities

Richard Mead
5307735 Richard Mead.; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Mead (1673-) an English physician. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

a woman protected from coronavirus with a mask
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a woman protected from coronavirus with a mask
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a woman protected from coronavirus with a mask
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a woman protected from coronavirus with a mask
engin akyurt

a woman protected from coronavirus with a mask
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Tubercular syphilis symptoms on the body
Syphilitic tubercules on the torso and arms 1, and suppurating tubercular syphilide on the face.Chromolithograph by T. Sinclaire from Freeman J. Bumsteads Atlas of Venereal Diseases, Henry C

Syphilis symptoms on the body
Diffused papular syphillde before treatment 1, same after treatment with mercury 2, papular syphilide with scales on back 3, and syphilitic lichen on sides and arms 4. Chromolithograph by T

Miss England 1959 Miss Pamela Searle receives her polio vaccination in public to encourage more young people to have their jabs. She was given the jab by Dr

Diseases of the Skin - Plate 4. Crusted or Honeycomb Ringworm, Alopecia (hair-loss), Ringworm of the scalp, spotted rose rash, running scab - eczema and Nettle rash. Date: circa 1880s

Diseases of the Skin - Plate 5 - Scabies or Itch, Red Gum Rash or Spotted Heat, Honey Sickness - Honey Scab or Pustular Tetter Impetigo, Shingles

Syphilitic chancres on the face. Indurated chancres to the forehead, eyelids, tongue and lips, and ecthymatous chancre to the chin. Chromolithograph by T. Sinclaire from Freeman J

Secondary period syphilis symptoms on the body. Maculated erythema on the torso after mercury treatment 1, and papular erythema before treatment 2. Chromolithograph by T. Sinclaire from Freeman J

A baby being vaccinated at Halton Road divisional health centre in Runcorn, looking dismayed by quickly reassured by the nurse

Doctors in Manchester Town Hall vaccinating members of the public against smallpox in one of the large rooms. 15th January 1962

Diseases of the Brain, Dreams, Delusions, Hallucinations and Nightmares Date: 1888

Lifebuoy Soap Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Lifebuoy soap, a cleansing safeguard against contagious diseases

Bubonic plague in China
Bubonic plague outbreak in China: collecting and carrying the dead in Tientsin (now Tianjin). Date: 1911

FABLE / COURT OF DEATH
Death, on his throne, surrounded by his pale courtiers': diseases Date: 1761

Great Plague of London of 1665
Blaize, an apothecary, tests medicines to try and cure the plague Date: 1665

Colony of Haemophilus influenzae, 1906 (litho)
3501914 Colony of Haemophilus influenzae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Mycobacterium leprae, 1906 (litho)
3501912 Colony of Mycobacterium leprae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

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"Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases: A Reminder to Practice Good Hygiene" Skin disorders have long been a subject of fascination for artists, who capture their intricacies through stunning artwork. The tobacco hornworm's close relationship with the tobacco plant highlights the complex interplay between organisms and diseases in nature. Coral Spot Fungus, with its vibrant fruiting bodies growing on a Sycamore twig in Powys, Wales, serves as a reminder of how they are thrive even in the most unexpected places. The Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital in Highgate, London stands as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of finding cures for devastating diseases. Carlos Juan Finlay, the Cuban biologist whose groundbreaking research on yellow fever paved the way for disease prevention strategies we use today. (Picture No. 11675613) Louis Pasteur, the visionary French microbiologist who revolutionized our understanding of infectious diseases and developed life-saving vaccines. (Picture No. 10873704) Death and Disease are harsh realities that have plagued humanity throughout history; however, they also inspire us to strive for better healthcare and disease prevention measures. Grove Hospital in Tooting Grove, southwest London has witnessed countless battles against various illnesses - a testament to human resilience and determination to overcome adversity. In this ever-evolving world where new diseases emerge constantly, it is crucial that we remain vigilant and learn from past pioneers like Louis Pasteur who dedicated their lives to combating infectious threats.