Infectious Collection (page 9)

Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum - staff and patients in the infectious hospital

NEW YORK: QUARANTINE, 1793. Proclamation issued by Governor George Clinton of New York in response to the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia

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

Influenza virus particles, TEM
Influenza virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). The virus consists of ribonucleic acid (RNA), surrounded by a nucleocapsid (blue) and a lipid envelope (green)

Wuchereria bancrofti parasite
Wuchereria bancrofti. Light micrograph of the microfilaria larval stage of the parasitic worm Wuchereria bancrofti, which causes filariasis in humans. W

HIV viruses, TEM
HIV viruses. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) particles. These particles are docking at a T-lymphocyte (white blood cell) just before infection

AIDS virus. Conceptual computer artwork of many HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) particles that are sectioned to show their internal structures

Biohazard symbol and virus. Computer artwork of the symbol for a biohazard (red) superimposed on a virus (blue). A biohazard is an organism or biological substance that is harmful to human health

Cholera prevention, satirical artwork
Cholera prevention. Satirical artwork portraying a womans efforts to protect herself during an outbreak of cholera. Cholera is a bacterial infection of the intestines that was often fatal before

Cholera doctor, satirical artwork
Cholera doctor. Satirical artwork of a London doctor gaining wealth (money at lower left) during an 1835 cholera epidemic

Smallpox virus particle, TEM
Smallpox virus particle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Variola major virus particle. Each particle consists of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

White Oak School, Swanley, Kent
General view of the White Oak School, Swanley, Kent. The school was established in 1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for the treatment of ophthalmia, a highly infectious condition of the eyes

Enfield Isolation Hospital, Winchmore Hill, Middlesex
The Isolation Hospital at Winchmore Hill, Enfield, Middlesex. The hospital, opened in 1900 by Enfield Urban District Council, later became known as South Lodge Hospital

Joyce Green Hospital, Dartford, Kent
Central administration block of the Joyce Green Hospital at Long Reach near Dartford, Kent. The hospital, opened in 1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, was initially used for smallpox patients

Colindale Hospital, Hendon, North London
Aerial view of Colindale Hospital, Hendon, North London. The hospital was originally the Central London District Sick Asylum

Yawning is Infectious
Yawning is infectious... Date: 1926

SEMMELWEISS, Ignaz (1816 - 1865). Hungarian doctor. He discovered that puerperal fever is caused by infectious agents. Oil

The Great Plague (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF135327 The Great Plague (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a similarly-infected male patient. Woodcut, 1497

CHOLERA EPIDEMIC, 1832. A Case of True Cholera. Satirical English cartoon on the London cholera epidemic of 1832. Contemporary lithgoraph by C.J. Grant

YELLOW FEVER, 1898. Temporary tent hospital maintained by the U.S. Marine Hospital Service at Franklin, Louisiana, during the yellow fever epidemic of 1898

YELLOW FEVER, 1905. Fumigation of mosquito infested sheds in New Orleans, Louisiana, to combat yellow fever, 1905

PUBLIC HEALTH: PRIVIES, c1915. Handbill with instructions for maintaining sanitary privies to safeguard against typhoid fever and other illnesses, issued by the Walker County, Alabama

QUARANTINE POSTER, 1910s. Quarantine notice of the San Francisco, California, Board of Health, 1910s, warning that the premises are contaminated by diphtheria

YELLOW FEVER, 1793. Dead house on the Schuylkill River during the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia in 1793. Watercolor by David J

YELLOW FEVER, 1796. Detail from a broadside by Jonathan Plummer, Jr. 1796, recounting the deaths of forty-four persons from malignant fever (yellow fever) at Newburyport, Massachusetts

Chart illustrating the weekly mortality rates from smallpox (bottom) and meningitis in New York City over the course of
EPIDEMICS CHART, 1872. Chart illustrating the weekly mortality rates from smallpox (bottom) and meningitis in New York City over the course of the year 1872

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

Head of the Anopheles Mosquito showing thefemale mouthparts. The bite of the female of this species can transmit the Malaria parasite. Engraving, 1912

Crowds on the streets in Germany during the political risings of 1918-1920

Sheep farming, shepherd using sterile single use pin on Texel ram nose to extract blood for Scrapie genotype testing, England, May

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) bovine tuberculosis vaccination scheme, badger in live trap being vaccinated by Wildlife Trust personnel, Shropshire, England, June

Prion disease treatment, artwork C018 / 1838
Prion disease treatment. Artwork of three pyramidal neurons (nerve cells). The cell at left is healthy. The cell at back has died because of a prion (pink) infection

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, SEM C017 / 7137
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-positive coccus (round) bacteria are found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and many animals

Tablet computer, flu virus particle F006 / 6309
Tablet computer showing artwork of a swine influenza (flu) virus particle. At the core of the virus is RNA (ribonucleic acid, orange) genetic material

Tablet computer showing MRI brain scan
Tablet computer showing conceptual artwork of an avian influenza (flu) virus. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat

Infectious salmon anaemia virus particle F007 / 8160
Infectious salmon anaemia virus particle, computer artwork

Computer virus, conceptual artwork F005 / 0169
Computer virus, conceptual computer artwork

Giardia protozoan, artwork F005 / 0579
Giardia protozoan, computer artwork

Computer virus, conceptual artwork F005 / 0435
Computer virus, conceptual computer artwork

Computer virus, conceptual artwork F005 / 0179
Computer virus, conceptual computer artwork

Computer virus, conceptual artwork F005 / 0167
Computer virus, conceptual computer artwork

Computer virus, conceptual artwork F005 / 0434
Computer virus, conceptual computer artwork

Computer virus, conceptual artwork F005 / 0168
Computer virus, conceptual computer artwork

Giardia protozoan, artwork F005 / 0580
Giardia protozoan, computer artwork

H1N1 swine flu virus, TEM C018 / 8602
H1N1 swine flu virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of swine influenza (flu) virus particles (virions, yellow)

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, SEM C017 / 7138
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-positive coccus (round) bacteria are found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and many animals

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, SEM C017 / 7136
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-positive coccus (round) bacteria are found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and many animals

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"Infectious: Unveiling the Invisible Threats" Step back in time to 1967 with a Soviet cholera vaccination poster, reminding us of the relentless battle against infectious diseases. Zooming into the microscopic world, witness Norovirus particles captured by TEM, showcasing their minuscule yet potent nature. Hepatitis B viruses loom large on our radar as we delve deeper into understanding their contagious impact on global health. Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria come alive under SEM, revealing their intricate structures and highlighting the need for effective infection control measures. Transported to medieval times through an artwork depicting Black Death rat fleas, we are reminded of how history has been shaped by devastating pandemics. Returning to modernity, Hepatitis B viruses resurface as a persistent threat demanding our attention and vigilance in combating its spread. Once again exploring Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria through SEM imagery emphasizes the urgency for advanced medical interventions to combat these resilient organisms. Grove Hospital stands tall in Tooting Grove, southwest London - a testament to humanity's unwavering commitment towards treating infectious diseases and saving lives. Meanwhile, Grove Military Hospital in Tooting Grove, Surrey serves as a reminder of how armed forces have fought tirelessly against infectious outbreaks during times of conflict. Malaria parasites reveal themselves under TEM - an urgent call for continued research and development towards eradicating this age-old menace that plagues millions worldwide. Paramyxovirus particles caught in TEM images remind us that viruses constantly evolve and pose new challenges that demand innovative solutions from scientists around the globe. Testing for viruses becomes paramount; laboratories become battlegrounds where dedicated professionals strive relentlessly to identify pathogens swiftly and accurately. As we navigate through history's chapters marked by infectious threats both seen and unseen, let us remember that knowledge is power when it comes to safeguarding our collective well-being.