A doctor vaccinating a child against smallpox,after a painting by Desbordes in 1820. The doctor is seen inspecting the pustules that have resulted from the cowpox virus introduced into the patient. Cowpox is a mild viral disease,similar to the often fatal smallpox. This similarity allows cowpox antibodies to be produced which confer immunity against smallpox | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Charmet, Jean-Loup |
Bildgröße: | 3445 px × 2808 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
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