Thursday, October 13, 2005

Skin Boils Video

Found this video, but unfortunately the playback is not available yet.

However, will check back frequently to see when it is available...

Video
Secrets of the Dead - Playback is currently not available
Scientists try to determine when syphilis first appeared in Europe.
KQED - PBS - 1 hour - Wed, Jul 13, 2005, 8:00PM PDT

(5 minutes 30 seconds)
GRUNPECK ( dramatized ): The swelling of the glands was followed by an abscess from which a putrid-smelling puss flowed for four months. ROBERTS: The second stage, which occurs about three to six months after infection you get a generalized rash. GRUNPECK ( dramatized ): They experienced intense pains in head and bones and soon boils appeared all over the body. ROBERTS: It's the third phase where you get considerable ulceration on the skin.