Charles Darwin, Kissing Bugs, and Chagas Disease
The Poor Historians: Medical History Misadventures - A podcast by Dr. Max, Dr. Aaron, Dr. Mike, and Alba
Charles Darwin, the famous naturalist of the 19th century, was a big fan of collecting specimens. Some of those specimens would crawl around and feed on one's blood. In this episode we'll talk about the life of Darwin and the medical history of his death, considering that a fascinating infectious disease may have been a contributing factor. Sources: Historical Clinicopathological Conference: -https://archive.hshsl.umaryland.edu/bitstream/handle/10713/6862/Darwin_2011.pdf?sequence=1&isAl...
