Epidemic Collection (page 14)

Single virus particle

Conceptual image of cholerae bacteria

Conceptual image of ebola virus in blood stream

Cluster of HIV virus. HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus that can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrom, or AIDS

Microscopic view of blood cells with virus

Microscopic view of Ebola virus (EBOV). EBOV causes extremely severe disease in humans and in non-human primates in the form of viral hemorrhagic fever

Conceptual image of ebola virus in artery

Microscopic view of bacteriophage attacking bacteria

Conceptual image of human cytomegalovirus. Cytomegalovirus is a genus of the viral family Herpesviridae

Microscopic view of H5N1 virus with red blood cells and white blood cells

Conceptual image of HIV virus. HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus that can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS

Microscopic view of samllpox

Group of H5N1 virus with glassy view

Swine influenza virus

Microscopic view of HIV virus, cross section

Microscopic view of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a common virus that leads to mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and children

Microscopic view of HIV virus inside the lungs

Vitruvian Man inside virus particle

Microscopic view of coronavirus

Microscopic view of bacteriophage

Grouping of virus particles

Conceptual image of the coronavirus. Coronaviruses primarily infect the upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tract

Microscopic view of virus

Microscopic view of herpes virus

Conceptual image of influenza causing flu virus

Group of Escherichia coli bacteria cells, known as E. Coli
Group of Escherichia coli bacteria cells, commonly known as E. Coli. E. coli is a common type of bacteria that can get into food, like beef and vegetables

Virus landing on cell membrane

Microscopic view of rotavirus. Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea among infants and young children. It is a genus of double-stranded RNA virus in the family Reoviridae

Microscopic view of cell and virus

A black swarm of H5N1 avian flu viruses are attacked by antibodies (the three legged elements), which mark the virus for destruction

Microscopic view of Rubella virus
Microscopic view of Rubella. Rubella is an acute, contagious viral infection. While the illness is generally mild in children, it has serious consequences in pregnant women causing fetal death

Conceptual image of common virus

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of filamentous Ebola virus particles (blue) budding from a chronically infected VERO E6 cell (yellow-green)

Conceptual image of flagellate bacterium

Conceptual image of lyssavirus. Lyssavirus is a genus of viruses belonging to the family Rhabdoviridae. This group of RNA viruses includes the rabies virus traditionally associated with the disease

Conceptual image of a ubiquitous virus. A ubiquitous virus is contagious in early childhood through the respiratory tract

Microscopic view of Henipavirus. Henipavirus is a established group of paramyxoviruses comprising the Hendra virus, Nipah virus and Cedar virus

Conceptual image of vibrio cholerae causing cholera

Microscopic view of Canine Parvovirus. Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that is one of the most common causes of diarrhea in dogs under 6 months of age

Microscopic view of HIV virus

Influenza virus, glassy look

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The Small-Pox Epidemic and the Metropolitan Asylums Board: the Twin-Ship " castalia, " Converted into an " echelon" Smallpox Hospital at Longreach

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THE SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC AND THE METROPOLITAN ASYLUMS BOARD: THE " RED CROSS" NEW AMBULANCE STEAMER: 1. The " Red Cross" Carrying Patients to the Hospital Ships at Long Reach. 2 & 3

Plague in Manchuria, people fleeing the plague are stopped by Chinese troops before the Great Wall
XIR346510 Plague in Manchuria, people fleeing the plague are stopped by Chinese troops before the Great Wall, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12th February 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Venetian Doctor during the time of the plague (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XOT320569 Venetian Doctor during the time of the plague (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Cholera at Marseilles, Marseille, France: Fires Lighted in the Square of the Old Palace of Justice during the Epidemic, 1865

Vaccination against Small Pox or Mercenary and Merciless spreaders of Death and Devastation
XCF290994 Vaccination against Small Pox or Mercenary and Merciless spreaders of Death and Devastation driven out of society

Cholera Consultation at The Central Board of Health, published on Feb 27th 1832
XJF275640 Cholera Consultation at The Central Board of Health, published on Feb 27th 1832 (litho) (b/w photo) by Cruikshank

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"The Perils of Epidemic: A Historical Journey Through Disease and Vaccination" Step back in time to the year 1802, as we delve into the satirical etching by James Gillray titled "The Cow-Pock. " This artwork sheds light on Edward Jenner's groundbreaking discovery of vaccination against smallpox. Witness how this medical breakthrough sparked a revolution in disease prevention. Fast forward to the 17th century, where we encounter a haunting figure known as the Plague Doctor. Adorned with a beak-like mask and long cloak, this enigmatic character symbolizes the fear and despair that engulfed communities during outbreaks of deadly diseases like bubonic plague. In 1866, an eye-opening cartoon called "Deaths Dispensary" highlighted water pollution as a source of disease. It serves as a stark reminder that even seemingly harmless elements can become breeding grounds for epidemics if left unchecked. Meanwhile, another cartoon from the same year warns about pollution's detrimental effects on public health. The image aptly named "POLLUTION CARTOON" emphasizes how contaminated water sources can lead to widespread illness and death. Venturing further into history, we stumble upon Whitstable's Oyster Catch - an eerie reminder of how foodborne illnesses have plagued societies throughout time. This cautionary tale reminds us that even indulging in culinary delights may come at great risk during times of epidemic. London's Great Plague of 1665 is vividly depicted through a contemporary English woodcut entitled "Lord, have mercy on London. " This chilling artwork captures the desperation and devastation caused by one of history's most infamous pandemics. Moving ahead to 1851, we confront "Death as Assassin, " portrayed through a haunting wood engraving. Here death personified lurks amidst society like an unseen assassin ready to strike at any moment – reminding us that epidemics spare no one regardless of social status or wealth. Cuba, circa 1900, witnessed the conquest of Yellow Fever.