Tetanus Collection

Colony of Clostridium tetani with spores, 1906 (litho)
3501913 Colony of Clostridium tetani with spores, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Horse serum laboratory at Elstree, 1915
The laboratory of the horse serum farm at Elstree, 1915. One unusual contribution of the horse to the war effort was as a supply of serum which acted as an antidote to tetanus poisoning

Microscopic view of Tetanus. Tetanus is caused by the tetanus bacterium, Clostridium tetani. Tetanus is often associated with rust

Tetanus toxin C-fragment molecule F006 / 9223
Tetanus toxin C-fragment. Molecular model of a fragment of the neurotoxin protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani that causes tetanus

Clostridium tetani bacterial spore
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Clostridium tetani bacterial spore. The bacterium causes tetanus (lockjaw)

Clostridium tetani bacteria
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Clostridium tetani, the species of Gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-like bacteria that causes tetanus

Clostridium tetani bacterium
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the bacterium Clostridium tetani, a Gram- positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacillus (rod-shaped bacterium) that causes tetanus

F / col TEM of Clostridium tetani bacterium
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the bacterium Clostridium tetani, a Gram- positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacillus (rod- shaped bacterium) that causes tetanus

Tetanus toxin C-fragment structure
Tetanus toxin C-fragment, molecular model. This is a fragment of the neurotoxin protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani that causes tetanus

Woman wades in lake with Tetons in distance, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Tetanus, a deadly bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani, has been a subject of scientific study for over a century. In 1906, a lithograph captured the intricate colony of Clostridium tetani with its spores, revealing the microscopic world where this dangerous bacterium resides. Fast forward to 1915, and we find ourselves in the horse serum laboratory at Elstree, where dedicated scientists worked tirelessly to develop treatments against tetanus. Microscopic views offer us glimpses into the structure and composition of this menacing bacteria. The Tetanus toxin C-fragment molecule F006/9223 showcases the complexity that makes it so lethal. Its presence can trigger severe muscle stiffness and spasms characteristic of tetanus. Clostridium tetani itself is an intriguing organism worthy of exploration. From its bacterial spore form to its full-grown state as seen under electron microscopy (F/col TEM), every aspect reveals its adaptability and survival instincts within various environments. While science delves deep into understanding these structures on a molecular level, let's not forget about appreciating nature's wonders too. A serene image captures a woman wading in a lake with the majestic Tetons standing tall in Grand Teton National Park—a reminder that amidst our quest for knowledge about diseases like tetanus lies breathtaking beauty waiting to be explored.