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This episode explores the history of tetanus, detailing its impact on medicine and society over the centuries.

For centuries, tetanus has been one of the most feared diseases, striking suddenly and with devastating effects. From early misunderstandings and painful treatments to scientific breakthroughs and prevention, its history reveals the slow progress of medicine. Behind the diagnoses stood fear, suffering, and a struggle for survival. A calm journey through disease, discovery, and the evolution of medical knowledge. Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.

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