Bacterial Collection (page 14)

Eye with conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis. Artwork of an eyedrop being added to an eye suffering from conjunctivitis. This is an inflammation of the conjunctiva

Macrophage engulfing bacteria, artwork
Macrophage engulfing bacteria. Computer artwork of a macrophage white blood cell (pink) engulfing bacteria (blue). This process is called phagocytosis

Macrophage engulfing bacteria, SEM
Macrophage engulfing bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (brown) engulfing Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria (yellow)

Neutrophil cell and bacteria, SEM
Neutrophil cell and bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bacteria (rod-shaped) and part of a neutrophil cell (lower left)

Macrophage cell engulfing bacteria, TEM
Macrophage cell engulfing bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of bacteria (centre, rod-shaped) inside a macrophage cell

Bacterial pneumonia infection. Light micrograph of pneumonia bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae, rod- shaped, pink) among cells in a sample of pus from a pneumonia patient. K

Kidney infection. Artwork of a section through the urinary system showing an infection of a kidney (pyelonephritis, upper left)

Typhoid nodules, light micrograph
Typhoid nodules, coloured light micrograph. Section through a lymph node of a patient with typhoid, showing macrophages (large cells, pink) forming typhoid nodules

Impetigo

Liver tuberculosis, light micrograph
Liver tuberculosis. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the liver of a patient with miliary tuberculosis (TB). A tubercle, a nodular lesion of infected dead tissue, is seen at left

Miliary tuberculosis, light micrograph
Miliary tuberculosis. Light micrograph of a section through a single miliary tubercle (left) in a patients lung. Tubercles are nodular lesions of infected dead tissue that arise from tuberculosis (TB)

Artwork of meninges & bacteria showing meningitis Artwork of meninges & bacteria showing meningitis
Meningitis. Artwork of a section through the meninges of the brain with an inset picture of Neisseria meningitidis, a cause of meningitis

Stagnant water bacteria, SEM
Stagnant water bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bacteria attached to a leaf in stagnant water. Numerous proteinaceous filaments extend from the bacteria

Antibiotic cell membrane effect, artwork
Antibiotic cell membrane effect. Artwork of the natural antibiotic peptide defensin (orange) disrupting the cell membrane of a bacterium (top right)

Astrobiology researcher Dr Lynn J. Rothschild sampling microbial mats in a lake. These bacteria can survive conditions of high salinity, extreme temperatures and drought

Streptococcus bacteria, artwork

Spirillum bacteria, artwork

Bacillus subtilis bacteria, artwork

Bacteria, conceptual artwork

Enterococcus faecalis, bacteria, artwork
Enterococcus faecalis. Computer artwork of Enterococcus faecalis bacteria (previously known as Streptococcus faecalis). The bacterium is in the process of dividing through binary fission. E

Biofactory, conceptual artwork
Biofactory, conceptual computer artwork. Cartoon of a factory producing molecules on a conveyor belt. This may represent the use of bacteria to mass-produce molecules for disease prevention

Wound infection, artwork

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"Bacterial: Unveiling the Microscopic World of Disease and Discovery" Step into a time capsule as we journey through history, exploring the captivating realm of bacteria. From the haunting presence of plague doctors in 17th-century artwork to cutting-edge scientific images captured by scanning electron microscopes (SEM), prepare to be fascinated by these tiny yet formidable organisms. Witness the battle between our immune system and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a brave neutrophil engulfs it under SEM C018/8596. Marvel at the groundbreaking Calots spinal surgery from the 19th century, which revolutionized medical practices despite lurking bacterial threats. Peering through an X-ray, tuberculosis reveals its sinister grip on human lungs while skin disorders come alive in vivid artwork, reminding us of bacteria's impact on our bodies. E. coli bacteria, magnified under SEM, showcases their intricate structures that belie their harmful potential. Travel back to Soviet Russia in 1967 with a cholera vaccination poster that symbolizes humanity's fight against bacterial epidemics. Observe salmonella bacteria under SEM; their deceptively beautiful appearance belies their ability to cause severe illness. Delve into historical diagrams depicting anthrax cultures and learn about Yersinia pestis - responsible for devastating pandemics throughout history. The tuberculosis bacterium reminds us of its long-standing presence as one of humanity's greatest adversaries. Finally, witness nature's artistic flair with spiral spore chains formed by Streptomyces bacteria – showcasing both beauty and resilience within this microscopic world. Through these glimpses into bacterial realms past and present, we gain insight into our ongoing struggle against infectious diseases. Let this exploration ignite curiosity about microbial lifeforms that shape our existence – forever reminding us how knowledge can empower us in combating these invisible foes.