Amoebiasis: microscopic view of a section through an ulcer in the colon. Drawing by P.H. Manson-Bahr, 1910.

1910

1 drawing : ink and wash ; image 14.1 x 12.3 cm

Amoebic dysentery. Section through the base of an amoebic ulcer in the large intestine, showing large numbers of tissue-invading forms of Entamoeba histolytica and the characteristic tissue changes in the submucosa. Note the healthy appearance of the adjacent mucous membrane ; P.H. Bahr Lettering typewritten on label affixed to backing board, with pencilled annotations Lettering: signed by artist in lower left corner of image Additional lettering handwritten on verso: Philip Bahr fej(?)i 1910

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 570753i