Poster Print : Tuberculosis 1891
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Tuberculosis 1891
Koch demonstrates his treatment of the disease using goats blood Date: 1891
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1891 Ailment Blood Demonstrate Disease Goat Koch Treatment
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the captivating history of medical breakthroughs with our Tuberculosis 1891 Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in medical history as Robert Koch demonstrates his groundbreaking treatment for tuberculosis using goat's blood, dated 1891. Bring the intrigue of the past into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print, perfect for inspiring curiosity and sparking conversation.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the groundbreaking moment when Robert Koch, a renowned German physician and scientist, demonstrated his discovery of the causative agent of tuberculosis in 1891. In this image, Koch is seen examining a test tube filled with goat's blood, which had been inoculated with tissue from a tubercular patient. The appearance of rod-shaped bacteria, now known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in the blood confirmed his hypothesis that tuberculosis was a bacterial disease. Tuberculosis, or consumption as it was then known, was a leading cause of death in the late 19th century, and Koch's discovery revolutionized the medical world. His findings paved the way for the development of effective treatments and ultimately, the creation of vaccines. The photograph provides a glimpse into the meticulous and innovative methods Koch employed to make his discovery. He used a technique called "guinea pig inoculation," where he inoculated animals with tissue from tubercular patients to observe the bacterial growth. This method, combined with his rigorous scientific approach, allowed him to identify the specific bacterium responsible for the disease. The image is a testament to the importance of scientific inquiry and the significant impact it can have on public health. Koch's discovery of the cause of tuberculosis marked a turning point in the fight against this ancient ailment and demonstrates the power of scientific discovery to transform the world.
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