Infectious Collection (page 8)

General Tom Thumb (engraving)
560187 General Tom Thumb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Tom Thumb.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

General Tom Thumb in his Carriage (coloured engraving)
558206 General Tom Thumb in his Carriage (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dr Syntax in Danger, from The Tour of Dr Syntax in search of the Picturesque
STC213549 Dr Syntax in Danger, from The Tour of Dr Syntax in search of the Picturesque, by William Combe, published 1812 (aquatint) by Rowlandson

The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b / w photo)
6000746 The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fattest)

Dwarfism: 60 cm tall man from Prague (b / w photo)
6000729 Dwarfism: 60 cm tall man from Prague (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dwarfism: 60 cm tall man from Prague)

The "Midgets"in Piccadilly (engraving)
1616276 The " Midgets" in Piccadilly (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Midgets" in Piccadilly)

"Deserted", Hamburg-American Liners in the Elbe (engraving)
1603559 " Deserted", Hamburg-American Liners in the Elbe (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Deserted")

Where character became sublime (litho)
979581 Where character became sublime (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where character became sublime)

Edyrn with his Lady and Dwarf journey to Arthurs Court (engraving)
3649300 Edyrn with his Lady and Dwarf journey to Arthurs Court (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edyrn with his Lady and Dwarf journey to Arthurs Court)

Illustration for David Copperfield (engraving)
3099903 Illustration for David Copperfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for David Copperfield)

Group of midgets (b / w photo)
1092394 Group of midgets (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of midgets. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A mobile, military washing machine being guarded by troops
Horse-drawn machine was designed to rid a soldiers bedding from lice and infectious diseases. Steam is used to clean the bedding and uniforms. Straw-filled mattresses can be seen in the foreground

The Cow Pock or Wonderful Effects of the New Innoculation! …, 1809
The Cow Pock or Wonderful Effects of the New Innoculation! Vide the publications of the anti-vaccine society, pub by H. Humphreys 1809 (hand coloured engraving)

Advert for Wulfings Formamint tablets 1913
Why you catch sore throats and how to cure and prevent it. Germs from a public telephone in constant use, and railway carriages are favourite breeding grounds

CHOLERA EPIDEMIC, 1832. A London Board of Health Hunting After Cases Like Cholera. Satirical English cartoon on the inadequate official response to the cholera epidemic of 1832

Rhinovirus and antibody, molecular model C015 / 7139
Rhinovirus. Molecular model of the antigen-binding fragment (Fab) from a strongly neutralising antibody bound to a human rhinovirus 14 (HRV-14) particle

Plague Great Plague London England English Yersinia Pestis Bacterium
The Fatal Effect of the Plague of 1665. After an engraving by English artist Robert Smirke. Figures suggest as many as 100

Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum - staff and patients in the infectious hospital

NEW YORK: QUARANTINE, 1793. Proclamation issued by Governor George Clinton of New York in response to the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia

Rhinovirus and antibody, molecular model C015 / 7138
Rhinovirus. Molecular model of the antigen-binding fragment (Fab) from a strongly neutralising antibody bound to a human rhinovirus 14 (HRV-14) particle

Influenza virus particles, TEM
Influenza virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). The virus consists of ribonucleic acid (RNA), surrounded by a nucleocapsid (blue) and a lipid envelope (green)

Wuchereria bancrofti parasite
Wuchereria bancrofti. Light micrograph of the microfilaria larval stage of the parasitic worm Wuchereria bancrofti, which causes filariasis in humans. W

HIV viruses, TEM
HIV viruses. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) particles. These particles are docking at a T-lymphocyte (white blood cell) just before infection

AIDS virus. Conceptual computer artwork of many HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) particles that are sectioned to show their internal structures

Biohazard symbol and virus. Computer artwork of the symbol for a biohazard (red) superimposed on a virus (blue). A biohazard is an organism or biological substance that is harmful to human health

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

Cholera doctor, satirical artwork
Cholera doctor. Satirical artwork of a London doctor gaining wealth (money at lower left) during an 1835 cholera epidemic

Smallpox virus particle, TEM
Smallpox virus particle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Variola major virus particle. Each particle consists of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

White Oak School, Swanley, Kent
General view of the White Oak School, Swanley, Kent. The school was established in 1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for the treatment of ophthalmia, a highly infectious condition of the eyes

Enfield Isolation Hospital, Winchmore Hill, Middlesex
The Isolation Hospital at Winchmore Hill, Enfield, Middlesex. The hospital, opened in 1900 by Enfield Urban District Council, later became known as South Lodge Hospital

Joyce Green Hospital, Dartford, Kent
Central administration block of the Joyce Green Hospital at Long Reach near Dartford, Kent. The hospital, opened in 1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, was initially used for smallpox patients

Colindale Hospital, Hendon, North London
Aerial view of Colindale Hospital, Hendon, North London. The hospital was originally the Central London District Sick Asylum

Yawning is Infectious
Yawning is infectious... Date: 1926

SEMMELWEISS, Ignaz (1816 - 1865). Hungarian doctor. He discovered that puerperal fever is caused by infectious agents. Oil

The Great Plague (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF135327 The Great Plague (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a similarly-infected male patient. Woodcut, 1497

CHOLERA EPIDEMIC, 1832. A Case of True Cholera. Satirical English cartoon on the London cholera epidemic of 1832. Contemporary lithgoraph by C.J. Grant

YELLOW FEVER, 1898. Temporary tent hospital maintained by the U.S. Marine Hospital Service at Franklin, Louisiana, during the yellow fever epidemic of 1898

YELLOW FEVER, 1905. Fumigation of mosquito infested sheds in New Orleans, Louisiana, to combat yellow fever, 1905

PUBLIC HEALTH: PRIVIES, c1915. Handbill with instructions for maintaining sanitary privies to safeguard against typhoid fever and other illnesses, issued by the Walker County, Alabama

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"Infectious: Unveiling the Invisible Threats" Step back in time to 1967 with a Soviet cholera vaccination poster, reminding us of the relentless battle against infectious diseases. Zooming into the microscopic world, witness Norovirus particles captured by TEM, showcasing their minuscule yet potent nature. Hepatitis B viruses loom large on our radar as we delve deeper into understanding their contagious impact on global health. Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria come alive under SEM, revealing their intricate structures and highlighting the need for effective infection control measures. Transported to medieval times through an artwork depicting Black Death rat fleas, we are reminded of how history has been shaped by devastating pandemics. Returning to modernity, Hepatitis B viruses resurface as a persistent threat demanding our attention and vigilance in combating its spread. Once again exploring Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria through SEM imagery emphasizes the urgency for advanced medical interventions to combat these resilient organisms. Grove Hospital stands tall in Tooting Grove, southwest London - a testament to humanity's unwavering commitment towards treating infectious diseases and saving lives. Meanwhile, Grove Military Hospital in Tooting Grove, Surrey serves as a reminder of how armed forces have fought tirelessly against infectious outbreaks during times of conflict. Malaria parasites reveal themselves under TEM - an urgent call for continued research and development towards eradicating this age-old menace that plagues millions worldwide. Paramyxovirus particles caught in TEM images remind us that viruses constantly evolve and pose new challenges that demand innovative solutions from scientists around the globe. Testing for viruses becomes paramount; laboratories become battlegrounds where dedicated professionals strive relentlessly to identify pathogens swiftly and accurately. As we navigate through history's chapters marked by infectious threats both seen and unseen, let us remember that knowledge is power when it comes to safeguarding our collective well-being.