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Cause of death disputed, but syphilis or mercury poisoning from syphilis treatment are leading theories. Franz Schubert (1797–1828), German composer Cause of death disputed, but symptoms match to mercury poisoning from syphilis treatment. [10] Robert Schumann (1810–1856), German composer Acquired syphilis from a prostitute in the age of 21 ...
Wagner-Jauregg (center right in black jacket) watching a transfusion from a malaria patient (rear of the group) to a neurosyphilis victim (center) in 1934. The main work pursued by Wagner-Jauregg throughout his life was related to the treatment of mental disease by inducing a fever, an approach known as pyrotherapy.
In the infant stages of this disease in Europe, many ineffective and dangerous treatments were used. The aim of treatment was to expel the foreign, disease-causing substance from the body, so methods included blood-letting, laxative use, and baths in wine and herbs or olive oil. [64] Mercury was a common, long-standing treatment for syphilis. [65]
In those with neurosyphilis, intravenous benzylpenicillin or ceftriaxone is recommended. [4] During treatment, people may develop fever, headache, and muscle pains, a reaction known as Jarisch–Herxheimer. [4] In 2015, about 45.4 million people had syphilis infections, [5] of which six million were new cases. [9]
Aly opened up on the Call Her Daddy podcast about being hospitalized twice for “stroke-like symptoms” tied to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from being one of Nassar’s victims.
Famous for her scandalous 1950s pin-up photos, Bettie Page is considered by many to be a trailblazer. Even though she appeared vivacious and carefree in her photos, she reportedly heard voices ...
The researchers failed to notify and withheld treatment for patients despite knowing penicillin was found as an effective cure for syphilis. After four years of follow-up, neurosyphilis was identified in 26.1% of patients vs. 2.5% of controls. [23] After 20 years of follow-up, 6.5% showed signs of neurosyphilis and 40% had died from other ...
Image credits: Bettmann / gettyimages #3 Connie Converse. Elizabeth Eaton Converse, most commonly known by her stage name Connie, is often hailed as one of the first modern singer-songwriters, and ...