Infection Collection (page 9)

The Broderip AIDS ward at Middlesex Hospital which opens 19th January. One of the side wards where special private care can be given to patients. 16th December 1987

Actor Douglas Lambert at home in North London, Doug is dying from AIDS. 31st October 1986

Landgirls are pulling down branches of hops that are infected with mildew as the special spraying tractor goes down the line of hops spraying them with a wash to protect them before the gathering in

Advert for Sanitas flu fumigator 1900
Advertisement for Sanitas fumigator, for the treatment of influenza and other lung and throat infections. Date: 1900

Horse-drawn ambulance 1867
Horse-drawn ambulance design for those suffering with fever and smallpox. Date: 1867

Tannerella forsythia bacteria, illustration
Tannerella forsythia bacteria, computer illustration. This anaerobic Gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium was previously called Bacteroides forsythus and Tannerella forsythensis

A baby in an isolation unit, Hither Green Hospital, London, 1947. A nurse feeding a baby in an isolation cubicle, while a second nurse is sterilizing bottles

Ignaz Philip Semmelweis (1818-1865), Hungarian obstetrician, 19th century

Europeans in a smallpox quarantine camp at El Tor, North Africa, 1884. Passengers from the SS Mira at a camp on the Arabian Coast

Girolamo Frascatoro, Italian physician, poet and astronomer, late 16th century. Artist: Theodor de Bry
Girolamo Frascatoro, Italian physician, poet and astronomer, late 16th century. Frascatoro (c1478-1553) put forward the theory that diseases were caused by seedlike entities (germs in effect)

Cholera quarantine in Italy. Travellers from Switzerland en route for Italy being kept in quarantine at Bardonnechia, Italy, for five days. Illustration published London, 16 August 1884

Cholera epidemic in Naples, government ministers visiting a hospital, Wood engraving, published Paris 1884

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European Rabbit - infected with the Myxomatosis diseaese - Germany Date:

Medical ilustration of a pilonidal cyst near the natal cleft of the buttocks

Histopathology and pathophysiology of diabetic food ulcers

Rust fungus infection, SEM
Rust fungus infection. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spore-bearing aecia from a rust (Puccinia lagenophora) fungus, on a common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) plant

Rhinovirus and antibody, molecular model C015 / 7139
Rhinovirus. Molecular model of the antigen-binding fragment (Fab) from a strongly neutralising antibody bound to a human rhinovirus 14 (HRV-14) particle

Cold sore C014 / 4604
Cold sore. Close-up of a cold sore beneath the nose of a 27-year-old female patient. Cold sores are caused by the Herpes simplex virus

Yeast fungus skin infection, SEM
Yeast fungus skin infection. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human skin infected with a yeast fungus. Magnification: x3130 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Father Thames Introducing His offspring to the Fair City of London. English cartoon, 1858
CHOLERA CARTOON, 1858. Father Thames Introducing His offspring to the Fair City of London. English cartoon, 1858, by John Leech on the need to provide proper sanitation

Aztec Native Americans with smallpox contracted from the Spanish conquistadors ministered to by a medicine man
MEXICO: SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC. Aztec Native Americans with smallpox contracted from the Spanish conquistadors ministered to by a medicine man

BURYING PLAGUE VICTIMS in coffins at Tournai in 1349. Flemish ms. illumination, 14th century

PANAMA CANAL CARTOON, 1904. Death waiting in the fever-ridden swamps for the builders of the Panama Canal. American cartoon, 1904, by Joseph Keppler, Jr

Phagocytosis of fungus spores, SEM
Phagocytosis of fungus spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spores from the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (red) being phagocytosed (engulfed and destroyed) by a dendritic cell (brown)

Plague in London, 1625
Plague in London. Title artwork from a 17th century pamphlet on the effects of the plague on London. This pamphlet, A Rod for Run-awayes, by Thomas Dekker, was published in 1625

PLAGUE: DANCE OF THE RATS. Rats dancing at the time of the plague. Oil on canvas, c1800

Plague Great Plague London England English Yersinia Pestis Bacterium
The Fatal Effect of the Plague of 1665. After an engraving by English artist Robert Smirke. Figures suggest as many as 100

Woman Suspected Cholera Carrier Ill Infection
A woman suspected of carrying cholera is taken from her house on Second Avenue, New York, to an ambulance. After an illustration in an 1892 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly

Preparing a drug against syphilis from the bark of the plant to give to a man lying in the next room ill with the infection

A poster dating from around 1918 by American artist Horace Devitt Welsh for the U. S
A poster dating from around 1918 by American artist Horace Devitt Welsh for the U.S. Committee on Public Informations Division of Pictorial Publicity

History of medicine. Dentist. Middle Ages. Satire. Engraving
History of medicine. Dentist (barbers or general physicians). Middle Ages. Satire. Engraving of a collection of comic work. 12th century. Colored

Cartoon representing thymus pointing at white blood cells flexing muscles

Scanning electron micrograph of HIV particles infecting a human H9 T cell

Stylized rabies virus particles, the cause of the viral neuroinvasive disease acute encephalitis

Microscopic view of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Neisseria gonorrhoeae typically infects the mucous membranes causing infections such as urethritis, cervicitis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease

Microscopic view of yellow fever virus. Yellow fever is an acute viral disease

Microscopic view of Giardiasis, an infectious disease caused by a unicellular parasite known as Giardia lamblia

Microscopic view of bacterial pneumonia. Bacterial pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by bacterial infection. Pneumonia can be generally defined as inflammation of the lung parenchyma

Kaposis sarcoma on the skin of an AIDS patient

Microscopic view of Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus. Pneumococcus is a Gram-positive coccus shaped pathogenic bacteria which causes many types of pneumococcal infections in

Anatomy of foot fungus with microscopic close-up

Conceptual image of rabies virus

Can t Pound It Into His Head! American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 30 September 1942
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. Can t Pound It Into His Head! American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 30 September 1942

HIV infected macrophage, SEM C018 / 8598
HIV infected macrophage. Coloured ion-abrasion scanning electron micrograph (IA-SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, red)

Foot-and-mouth disease virus F006 / 9556
Foot-and-mouth disease virus. Molecular model of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus (Aphtae epizooticae) protein coat (capsid)

Rhinovirus 16 capsid, molecular model F006 / 9431
Rhinovirus 16 capsid, molecular model. This is human rhinovirus 16. The rhinovirus infects the upper respiratory tract and is the cause of the common cold. It is spread by coughs and sneezes

Tuberculosis of the spine, MRI scan
Tuberculosis of the spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 74-year-old patient with tuberculosis (TB) of the spine, or Potts disease

Rhinovirus and antibody, molecular model C015 / 7138
Rhinovirus. Molecular model of the antigen-binding fragment (Fab) from a strongly neutralising antibody bound to a human rhinovirus 14 (HRV-14) particle

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"Infection: A Historical Journey into the Battle against Disease" In the realm of medicine, it has long been a formidable adversary. From ancient plagues to modern epidemics, humanity has faced countless battles against unseen foes that threaten our very existence. This caption takes us on a captivating journey through history, exploring various artworks and moments that shed light on the fight against infectious diseases. The Cow-Pock satirical etching by James Gillray in 1802 introduces us to Edward Jenner and his groundbreaking work on vaccination. This pivotal moment marked a turning point in medical history, as Jenner's discovery paved the way for immunization practices that would save countless lives. Moving further back in time, we encounter an eerie 17th-century artwork depicting a plague doctor. These haunting figures were tasked with treating victims during one of history's most devastating pandemics - the Black Death. Their iconic beaked masks and dark robes serve as chilling reminders of the horrors unleashed by infectious diseases. Fast forward to 1866, where Deaths Dispensary cartoon highlights water pollution as a source of disease. This powerful image serves as a stark reminder of how environmental factors can contribute to widespread infections and emphasizes the importance of clean water for public health. Another striking woodcut from London during the Great Plague of 1665 begs for divine intervention: "Lord, have mercy on London. " The desperation felt during this catastrophic event is palpable even centuries later, reminding us of our vulnerability when faced with rampant infections. Shifting gears to Cuba in c1900, we witness Dr. Carlos Finlay and Dr. Walter Reed leading efforts against yellow fever after the Spanish-American War. The oil painting captures their determination alongside other physicians observing inoculation procedures – showcasing bravery amidst uncertainty while combating deadly outbreaks. Calots spinal surgery illustration from the 19th century showcases medical advancements aimed at tackling specific infections affecting vital organs like tuberculosis or addressing conditions requiring surgical intervention such as spinal disorders.