Amoebiasis: microscopic view of a section through an amoebic ulcer in the smooth muscle. Watercolour by P.H. Manson-Bahr, ca. 1930.

1930

1 drawing : pencil and watercolour ; sheet 12.3 x 16.3 cm

Amoebic dysentery. Section through an amoebic ulcer showing the precystic forms of E. histolytica in the fibres of the muscularis mucosae Lettering printed 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 570776i