Pathogens Collection (#6)

TB bacteria infecting macrophages, SEM
TB bacteria infecting macrophages. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria (orange) invading macrophage white blood cells (pink)

Skin bacteria, artwork
Skin bacteria. Computer artwork of rod-shaped (bacillus) bacteria on a human hand

1655 Athanasius Kircher colour portrait
Athanasius Kircher, Jesuit scholar 1602-1680. Coloured portrait copper engraving of the author from Mundus Subterraneus (1664)

Bacteria, historical artwork. Early 20th Century illustrations of various bacteria. Published in Quains dictionary of medicine (3rd edition), by the Irish physician, Sir Richard Quain (1902)

Bacterial blood infection, artwork
Bacterial blood infection. Computer artwork of bacteria (green) and red blood cells (red) in a blood vessel

Peyers patches, SEM
Peyers patches (red), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These regions of lymphoid tissue are found in the human intestine, usually in the ileum, the final section of the small intestine

Microbes, conceptual artwork
Microbes. Conceptual computer artwork representing pathogenic organisms such as bacteria

Skin damage immune response, artwork
Skin damage immune response. Computer artwork showing the bodys immune response to pathogens (red dots) entering through a skin wound (upper centre)

Neutrophil engulfing fungus, SEM
Neutrophil engulfing fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (orange) engulfing and destroying a Candida albicans (thrush) fungal hypha (green)

Meningitis C bacteria, TEM
Meningitis C bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C bacteria (yellow) trapped in vitrified water (blue)

Macrophage attacking a foreign body, SEM
Macrophage attacking a foreign body. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (round, left) engulfing a Leishmania mexicana protozoan parasite (long, right)

Virus types, artwork

Oak spangle galls
Common spangle galls of the gall wasp Neuroterus quercusbaccarum on underside of oak leaf. Dorset UK September 2009

Macrophage engulfing pathogen, artwork
Macrophage engulfing pathogen. Artwork of a macrophage cell (pink) engulfing a pathogen (green), a process known as phagocytosis. The pathogen will be destroyed once it has been engulfed

Macrophage engulfing pathogens, artwork
Macrophage engulfing pathogens. Artwork of a macrophage cell (pink) engulfing pathogens (green), a process known as phagocytosis. The pathogens will be destroyed once they have been engulfed

Legionella bacteria, SEM
Legionella bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Legionella pneumophila bacteria, the cause of Legionnaires disease

Legionella bacteria, light micrograph
Legionella bacteria. Coloured light micrograph of Legionella pneumophila bacteria, the cause of Legionnaires disease. This rod-shaped

Legionella bacterium, TEM
Legionella bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph of a Legionella pneumophila bacterium, the cause of Legionnaires disease

Coxsackie B3 virus particles, TEM
Coxsackie B3 virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). Each Coxsackie B3 virus particle (yellow) consists of a non-enveloped icosahedral (20-sided) protein capsid (coat)

Norovirus particles, artwork
Norovirus particles in the gut, artwork. Norovirus is a genus of RNA (ribonucleic acid) viruses that cause about half of all gastroenteritis cases around the world

Global flu pandemic, artwork
Global flu pandemic. Computer artwork of a globe within an influenza (flu) A virus particle, representing a global flu pandemic

Swine flu virus particle, artwork
Swine flu virus particle. Computer artwork of a swine influenza (flu) virus particle. At the core of the virus is RNA (ribonucleic acid, orange) genetic material

Rose aphids (Macrosiphum rosae) infesting a rose stem (Rosa sp.). An aphid is an insect that feeds on plant sap and it is a serious pest

Rod-shaped bacterium, artwork
Rod-shaped bacterium, computer artwork. Typical rod-shaped bacteria (bacilli) are Escherichia coli and Salmonella bacteria, but there are many others

Neutrophil engulfing TB bacteria, SEM
Neutrophil engulfing TB bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (large, centre) engulfing and destroying a tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)

Neutrophil engulfing thrush fungus, SEM
Neutrophil engulfing thrush fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell engulfing and destroying a hypha (round)

Gas gangrene bacteria, SEM
Gas gangrene bacteria (Clostridium perfringens), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These rod-shaped bacteria are pathogenic

Stenotrophomonas sp. bacteria, TEM
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a sect- ion through Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bacteria. They are seen on a fractal background

Helicobacter bacteria, TEM
Helicobacter bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through Helicobacter fennelliae bacteria

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"Unseen Threats: Exploring the World of Pathogens" Nature's Battle: A tobacco hornworm feasting on a tobacco plant, showcasing the intricate relationship between pathogens and their hosts. Fungal Invasion: Coral Spot Fungus (Nectria cinnabarina) fruiting bodies thriving on a Sycamore twig in Powys, Wales – a reminder of how they are infiltrate even the hardiest organisms. Tiny Terrors: Norovirus particles captured under an electron microscope, revealing the minuscule yet potent nature of these infectious agents. The Silent Killer: Tuberculosis bacteria lurking within our midst, highlighting the ongoing battle against this ancient disease that still plagues humanity today. Unwelcome Guests: Salmonella bacteria magnified through scanning electron microscopy, serving as a stark reminder of foodborne illnesses and their potential consequences. Airborne Hazards: Artwork depicting infections spread by sneezing – emphasizing how easily they are travel and infect others within close proximity. Cellular Warriors: Macrophage engulfing TB bacteria showcased under SEM, illustrating our immune system's relentless fight against invading pathogens. Invisible Invaders: Intestinal protozoan parasites seen through transmission electron microscopy; uncovering the hidden world where these microscopic creatures wreak havoc on human health. Waterborne Nightmare: Cryptosporidium protozoa viewed under TEM – shedding light on water-related diseases caused by these resilient parasites that pose risks to both humans and animals alike. Emerging Perils: Rift Valley fever virus particles revealed through TEM imagery; underscoring the constant threat posed by emerging viruses with potentially devastating consequences for global health security. Mosquito Menace: Dengue fever virus particles visualized using TEM; reminding us of mosquito-borne diseases' impact worldwide and efforts to combat them effectively. The Immune Battle Continues.