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Sleeping sickness parasite
Sleeping sickness. Artwork of a trypanosome (Trypanosoma brucei) moving past human red blood cells in the blood. This protozoan is the cause of sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis). It is a vector-borne parasite transmitted by blood- sucking tsetse flies (Glossina sp.). This life stage, the trypomastigote, lives in the bloodstream of the human host, reproducing asexually. It causes a recurring fever, enlarged lymph nodes, joint pain, weight loss and insomnia. Without drug treatment, the disease is usually fatal. The identical-looking trypomastigotes of T. cruzi are found in the blood of people with Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis)
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Erythrocytes Human Parasite Illness Magnified Image Microscopic Photos Pathology Protozoan Red Blood Cells Subjects Trypanosoma Brucei Trypanosome Vector Borne African Trypanosomiasis Condition Disorder Health Care Micro Biology Sleeping Sickness
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.6cm x 39.6cm (10.5" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork showcases the intricate world of a sleeping sickness parasite, known as Trypanosoma brucei. In this magnified image, we witness the relentless movement of these tiny protozoans through human red blood cells within the bloodstream. The African trypanosomiasis, commonly referred to as sleeping sickness, is caused by this vector-borne parasite transmitted via blood-sucking tsetse flies. The trypomastigote stage of T. brucei resides in its human host's bloodstream and reproduces asexually. However, its presence brings forth debilitating symptoms such as recurring fever, joint pain, enlarged lymph nodes, weight loss, and insomnia. Without proper drug treatment intervention, this disease often proves fatal. Interestingly enough, T. cruzi - responsible for Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) - bears an uncanny resemblance to T. brucei's trypomastigotes when observed under microscopic examination. This mesmerizing illustration not only sheds light on the pathology behind sleeping sickness but also serves as a reminder of the profound impact that parasitical diseases can have on our health and well-being. It underscores the crucial role played by medical research in understanding and combating such conditions. Science Photo Library has once again captured both scientific precision and artistic beauty with this print – an extraordinary fusion that invites us into the fascinating realm of microorganisms shaping our lives and healthcare practices today.
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