Episode 6, Old-Timey Syphilis

Dec 30

Written By Sara Tiara

Hello my little Gremlins! Today we are discussing the full horrific history of Syphilis. A rather benign and easily treated STD today, back in the olden times it was an absolutely brutal and macabre ailment that was also a death sentence. Be sure to check out the website and social media for all photos! Definitely make a snack, sit down, and enjoy!

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Sources:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/syphilis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351756

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_syphilis

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/may/17/syphilis-sex-fear-borgias

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsphenamine

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/the-shocking-photos-of-syphilis-victims-before-penicillin/news-story/d490d2fc9d50e311feeea1f253a135e3

https://www.empr.com/home/features/five-cures-from-the-past-that-are-more-misery-than-medicine/2/

Sara Tiara

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