Epidemiology Collection (page 3)

Conceptual image of lyssavirus. Lyssavirus is a genus of viruses belonging to the family Rhabdoviridae. This group of RNA viruses includes the rabies virus traditionally associated with the disease

Microscopic view of Henipavirus. Henipavirus is a established group of paramyxoviruses comprising the Hendra virus, Nipah virus and Cedar virus

Microscopic view of hookworm. The hookworm is a parasitic nematode that lives in the small intestine of its host, which may be a mammal such as a dog, cat, or human

Microscopic view of Canine Parvovirus. Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that is one of the most common causes of diarrhea in dogs under 6 months of age

Microscopic view of HIV virus

Influenza virus, glassy look

Flagellants. At time of Black Death in Europe, sect went through streets scourging themselves in attempt to take sins of population on themselves

Epidemic Typhus or Gaol Fever, caused by the organism Rickettsia prowazeki, is spread by lice. Here a peasant woman in the Spanish Pyrenees is removing lice, the vector for the disease

Early disinfection in Germany, 1880s C017 / 6874
Early disinfection in Germany. 19th-century artwork of the first public institution for disinfection in Berlin, Germany. The need to practice cleanliness to prevent infection

Flu virus, conceptual artwork C016 / 7530
Flu virus, conceptual computer artwork

HIV protection, conceptual artwork C016 / 7526
HIV protection, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the use of a condom to prevent contraction or spread of the HIV virus

Spread of HIV virus, conceptual artwork C016 / 7527
Spread of HIV virus, conceptual computer artwork

MERS coronavirus, TEM C015 / 1772
MERS coronavirus, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This virus (originally novel coronavirus 2012) has been named Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus

MERS coronavirus, TEM C015 / 1774
MERS coronavirus, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This virus (originally novel coronavirus 2012) has been named Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus

MERS coronavirus, TEM C015 / 1776
MERS coronavirus, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This virus (originally novel coronavirus 2012) has been named Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus

MERS coronavirus, TEM C015 / 1773
MERS coronavirus, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This virus (originally novel coronavirus 2012) has been named Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus

MERS coronavirus, TEM C015 / 7155
MERS coronavirus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of MERS coronavirus particles (orange) budding from a host cell (brown)

MERS coronavirus, TEM C015 / 7157
MERS coronavirus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of MERS coronavirus particles (small green dots) budding from a host cell (brown)

MERS coronavirus, TEM C015 / 7158
MERS coronavirus. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of MERS coronavirus particles (small dots) budding from a host cell (centre)

MERS coronavirus, TEM C015 / 7156
MERS coronavirus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of MERS coronavirus particles (small orange dots) budding from a host cell (red)

Child under mosqito net, Iraq
Child under mosqito net. Iraqi boy sleeping under a mosquito net in Batta, Iraq, in temperatures of 54 degrees Celsius (130 degrees Fahrenheit)

Malaria control operations, 1910s
Malaria control operations. Trees being felled in Panama circa 1910 as part of malaria control operations. After the trees are cleared, a ditch will be dug to drain the standing water

Malaria control operations, 1920s
Malaria control operations. Worker creating holes in which to place dynamite to remove a tree stump as part of malaria control operations Virginia, USA, in the 1920s

Malaria control operations, 20th century
Malaria control operations. Stearman biplane spraying an insecticide as part of malaria control operations. Stearman biplanes, introduced in 1934

Herman Boerhaave, Dutch physician
Hermann Boerhaave (1668-1738), Dutch physician, botanist, chemist, and founder of modern clinical medicine. After studying philosophy and medicine, Boerhaave began teaching at Leiden University

MERS coronavirus, TEM C017 / 8300
MERS coronavirus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a MERS coronavirus particle (yellow) budding from a host cell (orange)

Tuberculosis campaign, early 20th century C017 / 7885
Tuberculosis campaign, early 20th century. Doctor using a stethoscope to check a boys lungs for signs of the respiratory bacterial disease tuberculosis (TB)

Raphael Blanchard, French parasitologist C016 / 5114
Raphael Blanchard (1857-1919), French physician and parasitologist. Blanchards positions included Professor at the Paris Faculty of Medicine

Influenza quarantine, 1890
Influenza quarantine. 19th-century artwork of a quarantine tent established outside a hospital in Beaujon, France, during an outbreak of influenza

George Sternberg, US Army physician C014 / 0121
George Miller Sternberg (1838-1915), US Army physician and Brigadier General. Sternberg, who fought in the US Civil War, carried out pioneering work in bacteriology in the USA

Bird flu virus particle, artwork C013 / 4650
Bird flu virus particle. Computer artwork showing the internal and external structures of an influenza (flu) A subtype H5N1 (bird flu) virus particle (virion)

William Jenner, British physician
William Jenner (1815" 1898), British physician, in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1873. Jenner studied medicine in London, where he worked as a doctor

Global pandemic, conceptual artwork
Global pandemic, conceptual computer artwork. The Earth is seen with spikes, reminiscent of the surface proteins of a virus particle

Ducks and bird flu virus particles
Ducks and avian influenza virus particles, composite image. The virus particles (brown) have been imaged using a transmission electron microscope (TEM)

Avian flu research, conceptual artwork
Avian flu research, conceptual computer artwork. Researchers are trying to develop treatments and vaccines to avian flu before it can mutate into a form that can spread between humans

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Conceptual image of the letters of SARS on a lung artwork. This represents the SARS virus infecting the lungs

Plague quarantine, England, 16th century
Plague quarantine. Artwork of a mother and child passing a quarantined house during a plague epidemic in medieval England

Model of AIDS virus with world map on it

AIDS in the UK, conceptual image. Computer artwork of red ribbons overlain on a map of the UK. These ribbons are worn to show support for the cause of AIDS prevention

People with AIDS, conceptual image. Computer artwork of red ribbons overlaid on the faces of people with AIDS. These ribbons are worn to show support for the cause of AIDS prevention

World AIDS epidemic, conceptual image. Computer artwork of red ribbons overlain on a map of the world. These ribbons are worn to show support for the cause of AIDS prevention

Avian flu containment, conceptual art
Avian flu control, conceptual computer artwork. Quarantine and culling of infected birds can help to slow or prevent the spread of the disease

Avian flu, conceptual art
Avian flu. Conceptual computer artwork depicting a man in a biohazard uniform walking in front of a giant egg. Avian flu is a viral disease of poultry

Bird flu containment, conceptual art
Bird flu containment measures. Conceptual computer artwork of a sign indicating " no poultry", intended to halt the spread of avian influenza (bird flu)

Global avian flu pandemic
Global avian flu epidemic, conceptual computer artwork. The H5N1 strain of the avian influenza virus first appeared in humans in Southeast Asia in 1997

Avian flu. Conceptual computer artwork depicting a giant rooster standing on top of the Earth. Avian flu is a viral disease of poultry

Malaria, conceptual artwork. Drop of red blood, showing the outline of the continent of Africa. Malaria is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the Americas, Asia

Ebola virus and blood cells. Computer artwork of Ebola viruses particles (yellow) attacking a human white blood cell. Red blood cells are also seen

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"Epidemiology: Unveiling the Threads of Disease Through Time" Step into the past and witness the haunting presence of a Plague doctor in 17th-century artwork, as they battled against the relentless grip of disease. Fast forward to modern times, where we confront the menacing Avian flu virus that threatens our global health. Its ever-evolving nature keeps epidemiologists on their toes, tirelessly working towards prevention and control. Travel back again to the 18th century, this time encountering another resilient Plague doctor from France. These fearless individuals risked their lives to treat victims during one of history's deadliest pandemics. In 1967, amidst Soviet efforts to combat cholera, a vaccination poster emerged as a beacon of hope for millions facing this devastating illness. It serves as a reminder that science can triumph over even the most formidable foes. Peering through microscopic lenses reveals intricate views - human respiratory syncytial virus causing havoc within our bodies; chlamydia stealthily invading unsuspecting hosts; infections spreading like wildfire through sneezing episodes captured in captivating artwork. Delving deeper into history unveils an infamous culprit - the Black Death rat flea - responsible for unleashing unimaginable suffering across continents. Its impact forever etched in chilling artistic depictions. Zooming into present times brings us face-to-face with SARS coronavirus protein, reminding us how swiftly diseases can emerge and disrupt societies worldwide. Yet it also highlights humanity's resilience and determination to find solutions. Finally, we pay homage to John Snow, an English physician whose pioneering work in epidemiology paved new paths for understanding disease transmission. His autotype portrait from 1856 immortalizes his contributions and inspires future generations. Epidemiology is not just about studying diseases but unraveling stories woven by centuries-old battles against plagues and viruses. It reminds us that knowledge is power when combating these invisible adversaries threatening our collective well-being.