Shigellosis: Shigella flexneri (?) infection: microscopic view of faeces, showing mucus-secreting cells. Watercolour by P.H. Manson-Bahr, ca. 1930.

1930

1 drawing : pencil with watercolour and gouache ; image 9.5 cm in diameter

Bacillary dysentery. Chronic. Shiga infection from India, multiple arthritis and periarthritis three months duration. Shows rigidity of mucous membrane and scattered bleeding granulomatous areas. (Cured by protein shock and bowel lavage) 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 570573i