Epidemiology Collection

Plague doctor, 17th century artwork
Plague doctor. 17th century artwork titled Doktor Schnabel von Rom (Beak Doctor from Rome). The text is in Latin. The costumes bronze mask contained aromatic herbs and reduced exposure to bad air

Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes)

Plague doctor, 18th century
Plague doctor. 18th-century artwork of the costume worn by a plague doctor, or any doctor dealing with quarantined patients

Soviet cholera vaccination poster, 1967
Soviet cholera vaccination poster. Poster which appeared in the USSR in 1967, urging citizens to get themselves vaccinated against cholera

Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes)

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

Microscopic view of human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV causes respiratory tract infection of the lungs and breathing passages

Infections spread by sneezing, artwork C013 / 5949
Infections spread by sneezing. Computer artwork showing virus particles (virions, blue) and bacteria (rod-shaped) in the spray produced by someone when they sneeze

Microscopic view of chlamydia. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium

Black Death rat flea, artwork
Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis), artwork. This flea was the primary vector of the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which caused the Black Death

SARS coronavirus protein. Molecular model of the ORF-9b protein produced by the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) coronavirus

Mead, (1673-1754), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mead, (1673-1754), 1830. Richard Mead (1673-1754) English physician and Epidemiologist whose work led to an understanding of transmissible diseases

Girolamo Frascatoro, Italian physician, poet and astronomer, late 16th century. Artist: Theodor de Bry
Girolamo Frascatoro, Italian physician, poet and astronomer, late 16th century. Frascatoro (c1478-1553) put forward the theory that diseases were caused by seedlike entities (germs in effect)

Medical ilustration of a hiatal hernia in the upper part of the stomach into the thorax

Plague in London, 1625
Plague in London. Title artwork from a 17th century pamphlet on the effects of the plague on London. This pamphlet, A Rod for Run-awayes, by Thomas Dekker, was published in 1625

Stylized rabies virus particles, the cause of the viral neuroinvasive disease acute encephalitis

Microscopic view of a leukemia cell

Microscopic view of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Neisseria gonorrhoeae typically infects the mucous membranes causing infections such as urethritis, cervicitis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease

Microscopic view of yellow fever virus. Yellow fever is an acute viral disease

Microscopic view of Giardiasis, an infectious disease caused by a unicellular parasite known as Giardia lamblia

Diverticulitis in the descending colon region of the human intestine
Illustration of diverticulitis in the descending colon region of the human intestine. Diverticulitis is a common digestive desease of the intestines

Conceptual image of rabies virus

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

Pandemic protection, conceptual artwork
Pandemic protection, conceptual computer artwork

SALK, Jonas (1914-1995). American medical researcher and virologist, discoverer of the polio vaccine in 1954

Single virus particle

Microscopic view of histoplasmosis. Histoplasmosis is an infection in the lungs caused by inhaling the spores of a fungus. This fungus, called Histoplasma capsulatum

Microscopic view of diplococcus bacterium

Electron micrograph of negative-stained Prochlorococcus. A cyanophage is a virus that infects cyanobacteria

Conceptual image of the Hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C virus is a small, enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus of the family Flaviviridae

Microscopic view of blood clotting inside the artery

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

Blood vessel with platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells

Conceptual image of ebola virus in artery

Microscopic view of the capsid protein of Nudaurelia capensis omega virus

Microscopic view of bacteriophage attacking bacteria

Conceptual image of Lactobacillus acidophilus. Lactobacillus is a gram-positive bacteria that occurs naturally in the human and animal gastrointestinal tract and mouth

Microscopic view of Sindbis virus (SINV). SINV is a mosquito-borne virus that causes rash and arthritis, has been causing outbreaks in humans

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

Conceptual image of sickle cell anemia with red blood cells

Conceptual image of hepatitis virus. Viral hepatitis is liver inflammation due to a viral infection. The most common causes of viral hepatitis are the five unrelated hepatotropic viruses

Sickle cell anemia with red blood cells and white bood cells
Conceptual image of sickle cell anemia with red blood cells and white bood cells

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

Group of H5N1 virus with glassy view

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"Epidemiology: Unveiling the Threads of Disease Through Time" Step into the past and witness the haunting presence of a Plague doctor in 17th-century artwork, as they battled against the relentless grip of disease. Fast forward to modern times, where we confront the menacing Avian flu virus that threatens our global health. Its ever-evolving nature keeps epidemiologists on their toes, tirelessly working towards prevention and control. Travel back again to the 18th century, this time encountering another resilient Plague doctor from France. These fearless individuals risked their lives to treat victims during one of history's deadliest pandemics. In 1967, amidst Soviet efforts to combat cholera, a vaccination poster emerged as a beacon of hope for millions facing this devastating illness. It serves as a reminder that science can triumph over even the most formidable foes. Peering through microscopic lenses reveals intricate views - human respiratory syncytial virus causing havoc within our bodies; chlamydia stealthily invading unsuspecting hosts; infections spreading like wildfire through sneezing episodes captured in captivating artwork. Delving deeper into history unveils an infamous culprit - the Black Death rat flea - responsible for unleashing unimaginable suffering across continents. Its impact forever etched in chilling artistic depictions. Zooming into present times brings us face-to-face with SARS coronavirus protein, reminding us how swiftly diseases can emerge and disrupt societies worldwide. Yet it also highlights humanity's resilience and determination to find solutions. Finally, we pay homage to John Snow, an English physician whose pioneering work in epidemiology paved new paths for understanding disease transmission. His autotype portrait from 1856 immortalizes his contributions and inspires future generations. Epidemiology is not just about studying diseases but unraveling stories woven by centuries-old battles against plagues and viruses. It reminds us that knowledge is power when combating these invisible adversaries threatening our collective well-being.