Syphilitic ulceration of the bowel: enteric mucosa showing syphilitic ulcers. Watercolour by P.H. Manson-Bahr, ca. 1930.

1930

1 drawing : watercolour with gouache ; image 8.2 cm in diameter

Syphilitic ulceration. Ulceration of mucosa and stricture of bowel. Secondary septic infection. Shows depressed syphilitic ulcers with raised margins. Colostomy performed. Eventual recovery on anti-syphilitic treatment and reunion of bowel 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 570580i