Anthrax Collection

Anthrax cultures, historical diagram
Anthrax cultures. 1876 diagram of Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax) bacteria cultured by Robert Koch. Along with Louis Pasteur, Koch is considered the founder of modern medical bacteriology

A sheep being inoculated against anthrax
5312104 A sheep being inoculated against anthrax; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sheep being inoculated against anthrax. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving)
527394 Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax)

Louis Pasteur working to find a cure for Anthrax, 19th century (chromo)
3783437 Louis Pasteur working to find a cure for Anthrax, 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Louis Pasteur working to find a cure for Anthrax)

Colony of Bacillus Anthracis in a human spleen, 1906 (litho)
3501905 Colony of Bacillus Anthracis in a human spleen, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spores of Bacillus Anthracis, 1906 (litho)
3501904 Spores of Bacillus Anthracis, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 9
Diptera: Anthrax ornata = Thyridanthrax fenestratus (Beautiful Bee-fly) [Plant: Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis, Common Chamomile)] Date: 1824-39

The little child who led him (litho)
976649 The little child who led him (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little child who led him)

Various types of bacteria, 1889. 5: pneumonia culture; 6: albumen from a rotten egg; 7& 8: tuberculosis as prepared by Koch; 9: sputum from a TB patient; 10: anthrax bacillus; 11

Louis Pasteur, 1885. Artist: Albert Edelfelt
Louis Pasteur, 1885. Pasteur (1822-1895), French chemist and biologist at work in his laboratory. Pasteur developed the pasteurisation process which kills pathogens in milk, wine and foods

Antibiotic action, historical image
Antibiotic action. Historical image taken by the German pathologist Karl Dohle (1855-1928) in 1889, showing the action of an antibiotic compound on Bacillus anthracis (anthrax)

PASTEUR, Louis (1822-1895). Vaccination of sheep against ant
PASTEUR, Louis (1822-1895) French chemist and bacteriologist. Vaccination of sheep against anthrax. Agerville (France), 1884. Engraving

Anthrax antibiotics research. Antibiotic drugs (discs) being tested on anthrax bacteria (Bacillus anthracis) colonies being cultured on an agar growth medium in a petri dish

Robert Koch, German bacteriologist
Robert Koch (1843-1910), German bacteriologist. Along with Louis Pasteur, Koch is considered the founder of modern medical bacteriology

Rod shaped bacillus bacteria
3D-computer artwork of bacillus bacteria. These rod-shaped bacteria (bacilli) are widespread in soil and in the air. Many bacillus bacteria are responsible for food spoilage

Berlin, Ovation of German and foreign doctors to dr. Koch (1
Robert Koch (1843-1910). German physician. Nobel Prize in Medicine, 1905. Berlin, Ovation of German and foreign doctors to dr. Koch, leaving the hospital. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1890

FERRAN, Jaime (1852-1929). Spanish bacteriologist. Colored engraving. By Carretero

PASTEUR, Louis (1822-1895) French chemist and bacteriologist. Vaccination of sheep against anthrax
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895). French chemist and bacteriologist. Vaccination of sheep against anthrax. Agerville, France, 1884. Engraving

Microscopic view of Anthrax. Anthrax is an acute disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Most forms of the disease are lethal, and it affects both humans and animals

Picture No. 10891458
Hippopotamus / Hippo - in river investigating carcase of Buffalo killed by anthrax outbreak (Hippopotamus amphibius) Date:

Picture No. 10891459
Hippopotamus / Hippo - investigating carcase of Buffalo killed by anthrax outbreak (Hippopotamus amphibius) Date:

5: Pneumonia culture. 6 Albumen from rotten egg. 7& 8: Tuberculosis as prepared by Koch
5:Pneumonia culture. 6 Albumen from rotten egg. 7& 8:Tuberculosis as prepared by Koch. 9:Sputum from TB patient. 10: Anthrax bacillus. 11:TB bacillus stained blue

Woolsorters. These workers, who were employed by a woolstapler, sorted the wool from various areas of the fleeces into separate batches

Pustules in man suffering from Anthrax
Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, a disease which could be contracted from contact with infected farm animals

Biology - Bacteria - Bacterium cause of anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) seen through a microscope (x 650) using contrast medium

Anthrax oedema factor molecule F006 / 9393
Anthrax oedema factor. Molecular model of oedema factor (EF) from the anthrax bacterium Bacillus antracis complexed with a calmodulin protein molecule

Anthrax lethal factor molecule F006 / 9384
Anthrax lethal factor, molecular model. This enzyme is one of three protein components that form the anthrax toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis

Anthrax lethal factor molecule F006 / 9379
Anthrax lethal factor, molecular model. This enzyme is one of three protein components that form the anthrax toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis

Computer artwork of an anthrax aerosol spray can
Anthrax spray. Computer artwork of an aerosol can spraying out anthrax spores. Anthrax is a biological warfare agent. It is a naturally occurring disease of plant eating animals

Computer artwork of anthrax spray can over a city

Neutrophils and anthrax bacteria, SEM
Neutrophils and anthrax bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of neutrophil white blood cells (yellow) and Bacillus anthracis bacteria (orange)

Anthrax toxin, molecular model
Anthrax toxin. Molecular model of the lethal factor (LF), a protein critical in the pathogenesis of the anthrax bacteria (Bacillus anthracis)

Statue of Louis Pasteur
Close up of statue of Louis Pasteur, Place de Breteuil, Paris

Casimir Davaine, French physician
Casimir Davaine (1812-1882), French physician, historical artwork. Davaine was best known for his work in microbiology that led to the discovery of Anthrax

Anthrax bacteria, TEM
Anthrax bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph of Bacillus anthracis bacteria. B. anthracis is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore- forming bacterium that causes the disease anthrax

Coloured SEM of anthrax bacteria spores

Bacteria infecting macrophage cells, SEM
Bacteria infecting macrophage cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Bacillus anthracis bacteria (purple) infecting macrophage white blood cells

Anthrax bacteria spores
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of spores of the large, rod-shaped bacteria Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax in farm animals

Anthrax bacteria. Computer artwork of Bacillus anthracis bacteria (green) releasing spores (orange). These are Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria

Bacteria, computer artwork
Bacteria. Computer artwork of a multitude of rod-shaped (bacillus) bacteria. Many bacteria have this shape, including Escherichia coli, which can cause food poisoning, and Bacillus anthracis

Rod-shaped bacteria, artwork
Rod-shaped bacteria. Computer artwork of rod-shaped bacteria (bacilli) on the stomach lining. Many bacteria have this shape, including Escherichia coli

Anthrax lethal factor protein
Anthrax lethal factor, molecular model. Lethal factor (LF) is one of the toxins produced by spores of the bacterium Bacillis anthracis

Doxycycline antibiotic molecule. Molecular model of a molecule of the antibiotic drug doxycycline. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour- coded: carbon (green), hydrogen (white)

Louis Pasteur in his laboratory
Born in 1822, he studied chemistry under Delafosse. He discovered the nature of the fermentation and went on to research his germ theory of disease

Louis Pasteur experimenting on a chloroformed rabbit
Born in 1822, he studied chemistry under Delafosse. He discovered the nature of the fermentation and went on to research his germ theory of disease

M. Pasteur in his laboratory in Paris
Louis Pasteur was born in 1822. He studied chemistry under Delafosse. Discovering the nature of fermentation, he went on to research his germ theory of disease

Portrait of Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur (1822-95) studied chemistry under Delafosse. He discovered the nature of the fermentation and went on to research his germ theory of disease

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Anthrax, a deadly disease caused by the Bacillus anthracis bacteria, has been a subject of fascination and research throughout history. From historical diagrams depicting anthrax cultures to lithographs showcasing the colony of Bacillus Anthracis in a human spleen in 1906, these images provide us with glimpses into the world of this menacing illness. In another lithograph from 1906, we see spores of Bacillus Anthracis magnified under a microscope. These tiny particles are responsible for transmitting the disease and have been extensively studied by scientists like Louis Pasteur, who dedicated his life to understanding infectious diseases. Speaking of Pasteur, an artist named Albert Edelfelt captured him in 1885 during his groundbreaking work on vaccination against anthrax in sheep. This image showcases Pasteur's immense contribution to combating this lethal infection. The importance of studying bacteria becomes evident when looking at various types depicted in an image from 1889. Among them is Bacillus Anthracis - its distinctive rod shape making it easily recognizable among other bacterial species. Moving beyond scientific illustrations, we come across intriguing historical moments related to anthrax research. A lithograph titled "The little child who led him" depicts a scene where Dr. Koch is guided by a young child while conducting his experiments on animals infected with anthrax. Meanwhile, another lithograph captures the ovation given to Dr. Koch by German and foreign doctors in Berlin as recognition for his contributions towards understanding and combating infectious diseases like anthrax. Not limited to Europe alone, Spanish bacteriologist Jaime Ferran also made significant strides in researching anthrax prevention methods during the late 19th century. His work added valuable insights into our fight against this deadly ailment. Lastly, an image portraying antibiotic action reminds us that despite advancements made over time regarding treatment options for anthrax infections; there is still much more left to discover about this complex disease.