Epidemiology Collection (page 4)

George Sternberg, US Army physician C014 / 0121
George Miller Sternberg (1838-1915), US Army physician and Brigadier General. Sternberg, who fought in the US Civil War, carried out pioneering work in bacteriology in the USA

Bird flu virus particle, artwork C013 / 4650
Bird flu virus particle. Computer artwork showing the internal and external structures of an influenza (flu) A subtype H5N1 (bird flu) virus particle (virion)

William Jenner, British physician
William Jenner (1815" 1898), British physician, in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1873. Jenner studied medicine in London, where he worked as a doctor

Global pandemic, conceptual artwork
Global pandemic, conceptual computer artwork. The Earth is seen with spikes, reminiscent of the surface proteins of a virus particle

Ducks and bird flu virus particles
Ducks and avian influenza virus particles, composite image. The virus particles (brown) have been imaged using a transmission electron microscope (TEM)

Avian flu research, conceptual artwork
Avian flu research, conceptual computer artwork. Researchers are trying to develop treatments and vaccines to avian flu before it can mutate into a form that can spread between humans

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Conceptual image of the letters of SARS on a lung artwork. This represents the SARS virus infecting the lungs

Plague quarantine, England, 16th century
Plague quarantine. Artwork of a mother and child passing a quarantined house during a plague epidemic in medieval England

Model of AIDS virus with world map on it

AIDS in the UK, conceptual image. Computer artwork of red ribbons overlain on a map of the UK. These ribbons are worn to show support for the cause of AIDS prevention

People with AIDS, conceptual image. Computer artwork of red ribbons overlaid on the faces of people with AIDS. These ribbons are worn to show support for the cause of AIDS prevention

World AIDS epidemic, conceptual image. Computer artwork of red ribbons overlain on a map of the world. These ribbons are worn to show support for the cause of AIDS prevention

Avian flu containment, conceptual art
Avian flu control, conceptual computer artwork. Quarantine and culling of infected birds can help to slow or prevent the spread of the disease

Avian flu, conceptual art
Avian flu. Conceptual computer artwork depicting a man in a biohazard uniform walking in front of a giant egg. Avian flu is a viral disease of poultry

Bird flu containment, conceptual art
Bird flu containment measures. Conceptual computer artwork of a sign indicating " no poultry", intended to halt the spread of avian influenza (bird flu)

Global avian flu pandemic
Global avian flu epidemic, conceptual computer artwork. The H5N1 strain of the avian influenza virus first appeared in humans in Southeast Asia in 1997

Avian flu. Conceptual computer artwork depicting a giant rooster standing on top of the Earth. Avian flu is a viral disease of poultry

Malaria, conceptual artwork. Drop of red blood, showing the outline of the continent of Africa. Malaria is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the Americas, Asia

Ebola virus and blood cells. Computer artwork of Ebola viruses particles (yellow) attacking a human white blood cell. Red blood cells are also seen

Global pandemic
Pandemic, conceptual computer artwork. Numerous viruses (orange) are seen encircling the Earth

Viruses, computer artwork

Zabolotny and colleagues, Kiev, 1929
Danylo Zabolotny (1866-1929, right, seated), Soviet epidemiologist, with his colleagues at the the Microbiology and Epidemiology Institute, Kiev, Ukraine

Flu virus spreading, artwork
Flu virus spreading, conceptual computer artwork. Virus particles (virions, spheres) around a human silhouette

Cholera epidemic, 19th century
Cholera epidemic. Drinking water supplies being distributed during a cholera epidemic in Hamburg, Germany. Such epidemics were spread by infected water supplies

Worldwide AIDS epidemic, artwork
Worldwide AIDS epidemic. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth in the shape of the AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) virus

Sheltering insect, conceptual artwork

Global research, conceptual image
Global research. Conceptual image of a map of the world contained within a petri dish. This image represents worldwide biological, medical and epidemiological research

Influenza epidemic, satirical artwork
Influenza epidemic. Satirical artwork of the influenza epidemic of 1803, showing a group of British physicians presenting an address of thanks to a figure representing the disease

Virus pandemic, conceptual image. Computer artwork of virus particles superimposed on a map of the world, representing the worldwide spread of an infectious viral disease

Global pandemic, conceptual image
Global pandemic. Conceptual artwork of the Earth in a petri dish with microbial growths (orange). This could represent a bacterial or viral infection spreading to cause a global pandemic

H1N1 swine flu virus, SEM
H1N1 swine flu virus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of swine influenza (flu) virus particles (virions, yellow)

Virus research, conceptual image

Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. Computer artwork showing 4 different ways in which bacteria can be resistant to an antibiotic

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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.