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Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson
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The Imminent Death of a Sister
In 1910, there were serums for the disease, but none really offered protection. Spinal meningitis is an infection of the fluid and membranes around the brain in the spinal cord. Penicillin would eventually become a treatment, but the important antibiotic wouldn't even be discovered for another 20 years. If you know of a historical crime that could use some attention, especially if it happened in your family, email us at info at tinfoldwarWicked.com.
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