Germ Collection (#2)

U. S. Soldiers from the 457th Chemical Battalion sponge off their level A protective suits
July 19, 2010 - U.S. Soldiers from the 457th Chemical Battalion sponge off their level A protective suits after a simulated nuclear detonation scenario at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in

Vintage World War II poster of a soldier coughing on another soldiers food. It reads, Cover Coughs Cover Sneezes, Never give a germ a break!

An Airman and a Soldier jump into a tub of cleaning solution
April 12, 2007 - An Airman and a Soldier jump into a tub of cleaning solution during training after entering a bunker housing a simulated chemical weapons lab at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

WPA propaganda poster of a bomber plane and a fly dropping germs
Vintage WPA propaganda poster featuring a bomber dropping bombs and a fly dropping germs over a city. It reads, The Fly Is As Deadly As A Bomber!! Philadelphia Department Of Public Health

Conceptual image of antibody attaching and killing bacteria

Microscopic view of histoplasmosis. Histoplasmosis is an infection in the lungs caused by inhaling the spores of a fungus. This fungus, called Histoplasma capsulatum

Microscopic view of diplococcus bacterium

Conceptual image of cholerae bacteria

Microscopic view of bacteriophages on the surface of a bacteria

Microscopic view of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA is a bacterium responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans

Microscopic view of E. coli bacteria cells
Microscopic view of Escherichia coli bacteria cells, commonly known as E. Coli. E. coli is a common type of bacteria that can get into food, such as beef and vegetables

Conceptual image of an antibody

Human cell anatomy

Microscopic view of Bacilli bacteria

Microscopic view of streptococcus

Microscopic view of bacteriophage attacking bacteria

Conceptual image of Lactobacillus acidophilus. Lactobacillus is a gram-positive bacteria that occurs naturally in the human and animal gastrointestinal tract and mouth

Conceptual image of human cytomegalovirus. Cytomegalovirus is a genus of the viral family Herpesviridae

Microscopic view of cocci bacterium

Group of vibrio cholerae bacteria which causes cholera. Cholera is an infection in the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are diarrhea and vomiting

Microscopic view of samllpox

Microscopic view of a human antibody. Human antibodies are the Y-shaped proteins used by the immune system to defend against foreign objects like bacteria and viruses

Conceptual image of Encephalitis. Encephalitis can cause flu-like symptoms, such as a fever or severe headaches. It can also cause confused thinking, seizures, or problems with senses

Microscopic view of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is the causative agent of the bacterial infection called listeriosis

Microscopic view of staphylococcus

Microscopic view of coronavirus

Microscopic view of bacteriophage

Microscopic view of corncob formation in dental plaque, believed to be limited to strains of Corynebacterium matruchotii and Streptococcus sanguis

Conceptual image of the coronavirus. Coronaviruses primarily infect the upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tract

Microscopic view of herpes virus

Group of Escherichia coli bacteria cells, known as E. Coli
Group of Escherichia coli bacteria cells, commonly known as E. Coli. E. coli is a common type of bacteria that can get into food, like beef and vegetables

Microscopic view of human anitbodies with red blood cells. Human antibodies are the Y-shaped proteins used by the immune system to defend against foreign objects like bacteria and viruses

Microscopic view of a group of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterial agent of Lyme disease transmitted by ticks

Microscopic view of Legionella pneumophila. Legionella pneumophila is a thin, aerobic, pleomorphic, flagellated, non-spore forming, gram-negative bacterium of the genus Legionella

Conceptual image of bacteria

Microscopic view of Yersinia. Yersinia is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria in the family Enterobacteriaceae

Conceptual image of flagellate bacterium

Microscopic view of bacteria

Conceptual image of a ubiquitous virus. A ubiquitous virus is contagious in early childhood through the respiratory tract

Microscopic view of Henipavirus. Henipavirus is a established group of paramyxoviruses comprising the Hendra virus, Nipah virus and Cedar virus

Conceptual image of vibrio cholerae causing cholera

Conceptual image of common bacteria

Egg and Germ at Twelve Hours after Incubation

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"Germ: The Silent Invader Unveiled" Tuberculosis Don't kiss me. Your kiss of affection - the gateway to a hidden enemy. Infections spread by sneezing, an invisible threat lurking in every breath we take. Behold artwork C013/5949, revealing the haunting reality of these microscopic intruders. Step back in time to 1906 and witness colonies of Haemophilus influenzae, Mycobacterium leprae, Micrococcus Gonorrhoea, Streptococcus pneumoniae with and without bubble capsules, Streptococcus Pneumoniae – all captured through lithography. These illustrations serve as a chilling reminder that even then, scientists were grappling with the mysteries of these minuscule foes. Marvel at the spirillum of Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis under scrutiny within a blood sample. This spirochete is responsible for Lyme disease; its presence undetectable until symptoms arise. Vibrio cholerae's colony stands tall among them all – causing havoc since 1906 when this lithograph was created. Clostridium tetani reveals itself alongside its spores - an unwelcome guest capable of inducing tetanus if given the chance. And there it is again: Mycobacterium tuberculosis; another colony from 1906 reminding us how long this battle has raged on. Finally, witness Staphylococcus pyogenes after cell division – multiplying rapidly like an army preparing for war against our immune system. These lithographs transport us into a world unseen by our naked eyes but felt profoundly throughout history. They remind us that they are not just abstract concepts but living organisms capable of wreaking havoc upon humanity if left unchecked. Let us learn from their visual tales and arm ourselves with knowledge and preventative measures against these silent invaders who continue to shape our lives even today.