Giardiasis: microscopic view of flagellates in mucous discharge. Watercolour by P.H. Manson-Bahr, ca. 1930.

1930

1 drawing : pencil and watercolour ; image 9.4 cm in diameter

Giardiasis. Mucous exudate in a case of Giardia (Lamblia) intestinalis enteritis showing numerous active flagellates arranged like fish in a stream Lettering typewritten on label affixed to backing board

This drawing is one of a collection of original drawings and photographs, by Sir Philip Henry Manson-Bahr and others, depicting microscopic images of the organisms and pathological findings associated with dysentery and other communicable diseases

Wellcome Collection 570742i