A PHS physician performing a spinal tap on a prostitute at the PHS VD center for prostitutes during World War II

A PHS physician performing a spinal tap on a prostitute at the PHS VD center for prostitutes during World War II

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
[1941-1945?]
Format:
Still image
Abstract:
Physician seated in right profile wearing gown and gloves; patient lying on left side on bed with needle projecting from back; physician holds a vial under the needle.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101447027 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A018396
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101447027