The History of Sexually Transmitted Diseases: a Retrospective with Author Aine Collier

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest: Aine Collier, EdD “A mysterious epidemic, hitherto unknown, which had struck terror into all hearts by the rapidity of its spread, the ravages it made, and the apparent helplessness of the physicians to cure it.” This 16th century writer was discussing syphilis. Author Aine Collier joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to explore the history of sexually transmitted disease and the early treatments used to combat them.