Smallpox Virus Collection

Indian woman with Smallpox scars
Indian woman who has survived Smallpox but who will carry the scars for the rest of her life, 1970s. WHO photograph by L Dale

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)

Child with Smallpox
A child with Smallpox, Infectious Diseases Hospital, Madras, India, 1970s. WHO photograph by FN Sharma

Last case of Smallpox, India
Last indigenous case of Smallpox in India, Katihar District, Eihar State. Victim, Manjo a 7 year old boy, May 1975. WHO photograph

Smallpox virus particle, artwork F007 / 8023
Smallpox virus particle, computer artwork

Smallpox infection, artwork
Smallpox infection. Computer artwork of smallpox virus particles in the bloodstream

Smallpox variola viruses
Smallpox virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Orthopoxvirus variola viruses, the causative agent of smallpox

Smallpox virus
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the smallpox virus (medical name Variola), which causes high fever & spots that quickly develop into pustules

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Smallpox, once a global scourge, is now a testament to medical triumph. This Indian woman's scars bear witness to the devastating impact of the variola virus, which claimed millions of lives before the introduction of vaccination. The smallpox virus particle, as seen in this Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) image, is a spherical, enveloped virus with a diameter of approximately 300 nanometers. The last known case of smallpox was reported in India in 1977, marking a significant milestone in the eradication of this once-feared disease. This artwork depicts the smallpox virus particles, highlighting their intricate structure and the complex nature of the infection. The smallpox virus, a double-stranded DNA virus, is responsible for the characteristic rash and fever associated with the disease. These TEM images provide a glimpse into the microscopic world of smallpox, reminding us of the medical advancements that have saved countless lives.