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The origins of syphilis as a disease are unknown.
One theory is that it was carried to Europe by Columbus's ship crews. Many crew members later joined King Charles VIII's army in his 1495 invasion of Italy. The first recorded outbreak in Europe was in 1494–5 in Naples during this invasion.
It was called 'French disease' or 'French Pox' due to its spread by French troops.
— Sep 22, 2023 10:17AM
One theory is that it was carried to Europe by Columbus's ship crews. Many crew members later joined King Charles VIII's army in his 1495 invasion of Italy. The first recorded outbreak in Europe was in 1494–5 in Naples during this invasion.
It was called 'French disease' or 'French Pox' due to its spread by French troops.
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One of the more curious of the treatments used by Largus was to use a live stingray placed on the head of the patient to treat a part of the head which is in pain.
As soon as the head goes numb the fish is removed, otherwise the head may remain numb forever.
The headache may be cured after one treatment, but he recommended that electric rays should be obtained in case treatments are needed.
— Sep 22, 2023 06:48AM
As soon as the head goes numb the fish is removed, otherwise the head may remain numb forever.
The headache may be cured after one treatment, but he recommended that electric rays should be obtained in case treatments are needed.
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In ancient Eypt, as with Mesopotamian medicine, illness was often felt to be caused by malevolent spirits or powers.
These demons could travel on the wind and enter the victim through the mouth, nose, or a break in the skin. Treatments were aimed at ridding the body of these agents.
Appeals and prayers to the gods were part of the treatment.
— Sep 22, 2023 05:37AM
In ancient Eypt, as with Mesopotamian medicine, illness was often felt to be caused by malevolent spirits or powers.
These demons could travel on the wind and enter the victim through the mouth, nose, or a break in the skin. Treatments were aimed at ridding the body of these agents.
Appeals and prayers to the gods were part of the treatment.
