Virus Microscopy Images

Color-enhanced images of various viruses, captured using electron microscopy, displaying unique shapes and structures.

The influenza A virus is a Orthomyxoviridae virus family member, and was responsible for the flu pandemic of 1968-1969, which infected an estimated 50,000,000 people in the United States, killing 33,000

Coronavirus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 160 nm.

Arenavirus. Arenaviruses cause several types of viral hemorrhagic fever (New World fevers). The viruses are transmitted to humans by rodents and bats. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 110 to 130 nm.

Hepatitis B virus. Color enhanced Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV, Hepadnaviridae).

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of a cross-section of SW31 (swine strain) influenza virus particles (orange) found near the surface of an infected MDCK cell (green). Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID.

Varicella zoster virus (human herpesvirus type 3, HHV-3). It causes chicken pox and shingles (herpes zoster). Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter around 200 nm.

The influenza A virus is a Orthomyxoviridae virus family member, and was responsible for the flu pandemic of 1968-1969, which infected an estimated 50,000,000 people in the United States, killing 33,000

H1N1 influenza virus particle, Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM).

Togavirus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter around 100 nm.

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of mature extracellular Nipah Virus particles (blue) near the periphery of an infected VERO cell (purple). Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit NIAID.

The human coronavirus causes respiratory infections (colds), and gastroenteritis. Image made from a transmission electron microscopy view. Approximate viral diameter: 80 to 160 nm.

Retrovirus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 110 to 125 nm.

Rotavirus

Adenovirus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 110 nm.

Transmission electron micrograph of HIV-1 virus particles (colorized orange/yellow) replicating from an HIV-infected H9 T-cell (green).

Influenza virus of the Orthomyxoviridae family (respiratory viral infection). Transmission electron microscopy, viral diameter 80 to 120 nanometers.

HPV (Human papillomavirusvirus). The human papillomavirus or papillomavirus is the cause of sexually transmitted infections (condyloma acuminata which can induce cancer of the cervix). They are also the cause of skin infections: warts. View produced from a transmission electron microscopy image. Viral diameter approximately: 55 nm.

HIV-1 stained with ruthenium red to show surface glycoprotein knobs. Transmission electron micrograph. Ruthenium red stains the sugar portions of the glycoprotein molecules

Herpes virus (HSV). View taken with HDRI image processing from a transmission electron microscopy image. Viral diameter about 200 nm.

Influenza virus. Influenza A virus causes flu in humans, swine, birds, horses and dogs. Which species the virus will infect is determined by the glycoprotein spikes on its outer envelope. They are many strains of influenza A virus, among which the avian flu virus (H5N1), swine flu (H1N1) or human. Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM).

This transmission electron micrograph (TEM) depicted numbers of intact rotavirus double-shelled particles. Note the distinctive rim of radiating capsomeres.

Transmission electron micrograph of influenza A virus, late passage.

Coronavirus (CoV). viruses of the Coronaviridae family and the Orthocoronavirinae subfamily. It is a pathogen of respiratory syndromes. Viewed from a transmission electron microscopy (TEM) image. Viral diameter 80nm to 100nm

This electron microscopic (EM) image depicts monkeypox virus particles, obtained from a clinical specimen associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. This is a thin section image of a specimen of human skin. On the left are oval-shaped mature virus particles, and on the right crescents and spherical particles of immature virions

This digitally-colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) revealed the presence of a number of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) virions, which are Coronaviridae family members, and members of the genus Coronavirus. IBV is a highly contagious pathogen, which infects poultry of all ages, affecting a number of organ systems including the respiratory and urogenital organs. IBV is categorized as a Group 3 coronavirus member, with a helical genome composed of positive-sense single-stranded RNA ((+) ssRNA). This is an enveloped virus, which means that its outermost covering is derived from the host cell membrane. The coronavirus derives its name from the fact that under electron microscopic examination, each virion is surrounded by a corona or halo. This is due to the presence of viral spike peplomers emanating from its proteinaceous capsid.

Flavivirus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter around 35 nm.

HPV (Human papillomavirusvirus). The human papillomavirus or papillomavirus is the cause of sexually transmitted infections (condyloma acuminata which can induce cancer of the cervix). They are also the cause of skin infections: warts. View produced from a transmission electron microscopy image. Viral diameter approximately: 55 nm.

Zika virus. It is an arbovirus, a member of the Flavivirus family and the Flavivirus genus. Seen by transmission electron microscopy (viral diameter 40 nm).

Zika virus. It is an arbovirus, a member of the Flavivirus family and the Flavivirus genus. Seen by transmission electron microscopy (viral diameter 40 nm).

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S. Virus particles are shown emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. The spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles give coronaviruses their name, crown-like. Image captured and colorized at NIAID's Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton, Montana. Credit: NIAID

This colorized negative-stained transmission electron micrograph (TEM) depicts the ultrastructural details of a number of influenza virus particles, or virions. A member of the taxonomic family Orthomyxoviridae, the influenza virus is a single-stranded RNA organism. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent this illness is by getting a flu vaccination each fall.

Transmission electron micrograph of cytomegalovirus (CMV) particles (pink) found within intracellular vesicles of an infected macrophage (teal).

Transmission electron micrograph of a variant strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (UK B.1.1.7), isolated from a patient sample and cultivated in cell culture. Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Feline calicivirus. This electron micrograph reveals the morphologic traits exhibited by the feline calicivirus (FCV), a Caliciviridae family member. Feline calicivirus virions average 35nm - 40nm in diameter, and exhibit cup-like surface depressions, which sometimes manife

Virus responsible for smallpox. A transmission electron micrograph of smallpox viruses. Smallpox is a serious, highly contagious, and sometimes fatal infectious disease. There is no specific treatment for smallpox disease, and the only prevention is vaccination.

Poliovirus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 27 to 30 nm.

This colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of an ultra-thin specimen revealed some of the ultrastructural morphologic features seen in 1918 influenza virus virions. The prominent surface projections on the virions are composed of either the hemagglutinin, or neuraminidase type of glycoproteins. Composed of what looked like dots or tubules, was a dense envelope known as a capsid, which surrounded each virion's nucleic acid constituents.

Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (colorized orange), isolated from a patient sample.

Influenza virus (from the Orthomyxoviridae family and the Influenzavirus genus). Image made from a transmission electron microscopy view.

This electron microscopic (EM) image depicts monkeypox virus particles, obtained from a clinical specimen associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. This is a thin section image of a specimen of human skin. On the left are oval-shaped mature virus particles, and on the right crescents and spherical particles of immature virions.

Hepatitis E virus (HEV). Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 32 to 34 nm.

Electron micrograph of the Norwalk virus, an RNA virus the genus Norovirus (caliciviridae) responsable for gastroenteritis.

Bunyavirus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter around 100 nm.

H1N1 influenza virus particle, Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM).

Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 50 to 60 nm.

HPV (human papillomavirus). The human papillomavirus or HPV is the cause of sexually transmitted infections (genital warts that can induce cancer of the cervix). HPV is also the cause of skin warts. View taken from an electron microscope transmission. Viral diameter approximately 55 nm.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus particle envelope proteins immunolabeled with Rabbit HCoV-EMC/2012 primary antibody and Goat anti-Rabbit 10 nm gold particles.

This colorized negative stained transmission electron micrograph (TEM) depicted some of the ultrastructural morphology of the A/CA/4/09 swine flu virus. Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. Swine influenza viruses may circulate among swine throughout the year, but most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months similar to outbreaks in humans. The classical swine flu virus (an influenza type A H1N1 virus) was first isolated from a pig in 1930.

RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter between 150 - 400 nm.

HIV virus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 110 to 125 nm.

Hepatitis B virus (Hepadnavirid family). HBV causes sexually transmitted or blood-borne hepatitis. Cirrhosis occurs in 20% of cases 15 to 20 years after the onset of infection. Image made from transmission electron microscopy. Approximate viral diameter: 22 nm.

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of mature extracellular Nipah virus particles (red) near the periphery of an infected VERO cell (yellow).

This colorized transmission electron micrograph shows H1N1 influenza virus particles. Surface proteins on the virus particles are shown in black.

Arenavirus. Arenaviruses cause several types of viral hemorrhagic fever (New World fevers). The viruses are transmitted to humans by rodents and bats. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 110 to 130 nm.

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-Cov-2 also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19 isolated from a patient in the United States. Virus particles emerge from the surface of cells grown in the laboratory. The spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles form a crown and give their name coronavirus.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 50 to 60 nm.

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19. Virus particles emerge from the surface of a cell cultured in the laboratory. Spikes on the outer edge of virus particles give coronaviruses their name, shaped like a crown. Image captured and colorized at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana. Credit: NIAID

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox virus particles (purple) cultivated and purified from cell culture.

Influenza virus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 120 nm.

HSV: Herpes virus. HSV is the cause of cold sores, genital herpes, chickenpox, infectious mononucleosis, roseola, sometimes shingles. they are involved in certain cancers, including Burkitt's lymphoma. View produced from a transmission electron microscopy image. Viral diameter approximately: 200 nm.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Electron micrograph of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, an aerobic Gram-negative bacterium responsible for the Sexually transmitted infection Gonorrhea. Approximate mag. 100,000X.

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of mature extracellular Nipah virus particles (pink) near the periphery of an infected VERO cell (green).

Hepatitis C virus (close to the Flavivirid family). HCV causes blood-borne hepatitis, cirrhosis occurs in 25% of cases, 10 to 20 years after the onset of infection, with a risk of hepatic carcinoma. Image made from transmission electron microscopy. Approximate viral diameter: 50 to 60 nm.

This colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology displayed by norovirus virions, or virus particles.

Hepatitis C virus (close to the Flavivirid family). HCV causes blood-borne hepatitis, cirrhosis occurs in 25% of cases, 10 to 20 years after the onset of infection, with a risk of hepatic carcinoma. Image made from transmission electron microscopy. Approximate viral diameter: 50 to 60 nm.

Transmission electron micrograph of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Credit: NIAID.

Flavivirus (family Flaviviridae), these viruses are responsible for yellow fever, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, Zika virus, West Nile encephalitis. They are transmitted by mosquitoes or ticks. image produced from transmission electron microscopy (viral diameter approximately 40 to 60 nm).

Flavivirus (family Flaviviridae), these viruses are responsible for yellow fever, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, Zika virus, West Nile encephalitis. They are transmitted by mosquitoes or ticks. image produced from transmission electron microscopy (viral diameter approximately 40 to 60 nm).

Microscopic view of Canine Parvovirus. Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that is one of the most common causes of diarrhea in dogs under 6 months of age.

This highly-magnified, digitally-colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) depicted numbers of virions from a Novel Flu H1N1 isolate. 2009 H1N1 (sometimes called swine flu) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WH

Colorized transmission electron micrograph showing particles of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus that emerged in 2012.

Electron micrograph of the West Nile virus. This RNA virus is a flavivirus (flaviviridae) responsible for the West Nile fever.

Electron micrograph of Coronavirus cause of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

HPV (human papillomavirus). The human papillomavirus or HPV is the cause of sexually transmitted infections (genital warts that can induce cancer of the cervix). HPV is also the cause of skin warts. View taken from an electron microscope transmission. Viral diameter approximately 55 nm.

Pasteurella multocida or Pasteurella septica is the bacillus involved in the infection of wounds by animal bites or scratches. After an incubation of a few hours appears a Pasteurellian phlegmon characterized by lymphangitis. Optical microscopy.

Coronavirus (CoV). viruses of the Coronaviridae family and the Orthocoronavirinae subfamily. It is a pathogen of respiratory syndromes. Viewed from a transmission electron microscopy (TEM) image. Viral diameter 80nm to 100nm.

Influenza A virus causes flu in humans, swine, birds, horses and dogs. Which species the virus will infect is determined by the glycoprotein spikes on its outer envelope. They are many strains of influenza A virus, among which the avian flu virus (H5N1), swine flu (H1N1) or human. Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM).

This digitally-colorized negative-stained transmission electron micograph (TEM) depicted a number of influenza A virions.

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox virus particles (yellow) cultivated and purified from cell culture

Negatively-stained TEM image of Rubella virus virions

Fluvirus - Influenza virus or Influenza virus. The influenza virus causes the seasonal flu, with in humans, a set of symptoms associating: fever, headache, cough, pharyngitis, myalgia, asthenia and anorexia. View produced from a transmission electron microscopy view. Viral diameter approximately: 80 to 120 nm.

Electron micrograph of the West Nile virus. West Nile virus is a flavivirus commonly found in Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East. It is closely related to St. Louis encephalitis virus found in the United States

RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Image produced using high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter between 150 - 400 nm.

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox virus particles (yellow) cultivated and purified from cell culture

Influenza virus of the Orthomyxoviridae family (respiratory viral infection). Transmission electron microscopy, viral diameter 80 to 120 nanometers.

Flavivirus (family Flaviviridae), these viruses are responsible for yellow fever, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, Zika virus, West Nile encephalitis. They are transmitted by mosquitoes or ticks. image produced from transmission electron microscopy (viral diameter approximately 40 to 60 nm).

This digitally-colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) revealed the presence of a number of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) virions, which are Coronaviridae family members, and members of the genus Coronavirus. IBV is a highly contagious pathogen, which infects poultry of all ages, affecting a number of organ systems including the respiratory and urogenital organs. IBV is categorized as a Group 3 coronavirus member, with a helical genome composed of positive-sense single-stranded RNA ((+) ssRNA). This is an enveloped virus, which means that its outermost covering is derived from the host cell membrane. The coronavirus derives its name from the fact that under electron microscopic examination, each virion is surrounded by a corona or halo. This is due to the presence of viral spike peplomers emanating from its proteinaceous capsid.

Coronavirus (CoV). viruses of the Coronaviridae family and the Orthocoronavirinae subfamily. It is a pathogen of respiratory syndromes. Viewed from a transmission electron microscopy (TEM) image. Viral diameter 80nm to 100nm.

Herpes virus (HSV). HSVs are the cause of cold sores and genital herpes. View taken with HDRI image processing from a transmission electron microscopy image. Viral diameter about 200 nm.

Transmission electron micrograph of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome CoV particles found near the periphery of an infected MRC-5 cell. Credit: NIAID.

Cholesterol molecule, illustration

The mumps virus (paramyovirus). Image produced with transmission electron microscope (viral diameter around 200 nm).

Coronavirus (CoV). viruses of the Coronaviridae family and the Orthocoronavirinae subfamily. It is a pathogen of respiratory syndromes. Viewed from a transmission electron microscopy (TEM) image. Viral diameter 80nm to 100nm.

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus particles.

This highly-magnified negatively-stained transmission electron micrograph (TEM) revealed ultrastructural morphology of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which was formerly known as novel coronavirus. (MERS-CoV) was identified in 2012 as the cause of respiratory illness in people. Investigations are being done to figure out the source of MERS-CoV and how it spreads. So far, there are no reports of anyone in the US getting infected with MERS-CoV. Most people who got infected with MERS-CoV developed severe acute respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. About half of them died. Some people were reported as having a mild respiratory illness. MERS-CoV has been shown to spread between people who are in close contact. Transmission from infected patients to healthcare personnel has also been observed. Clusters of cases in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UK, France, Tunisia, and Italy are being investigated.

Flavivirus seen by transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter around 40-50 nm.

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of immature mpox virus particles (pink with orange viral envelope) found within an infected VERO E6 cell (green), cultured in the laboratory.

Influenza virus (Myxovirus influenzae) from the Orthomyxoviridae family. Viral diameter from 80 to 120 nanometers, taken using transmission electron microscopy.

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19. Virus particles emerge from the surface of a cell cultured in the laboratory. Spikes on the outer edge of virus particles give coronaviruses their name, shaped like a crown. Image captured and colorized at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana. Credit: NIAID

Coronavirus (CoV). viruses of the Coronaviridae family and the Orthocoronavirinae subfamily. It is a pathogen of respiratory syndromes. Viewed from a transmission electron microscopy (TEM) image. Viral diameter 80nm to 100nm.

Human embryonic stem cells, illustration

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