Afflictions you might catch in Medieval Towns

The video explores the dangerous living conditions in medieval cities, focusing on various diseases such as leprosy, the Black Plague, Saint Anthony's Fire, tuberculosis, dysentery, syphilis, and smallpox. It highlights the societal impacts of these diseases, the misconceptions surrounding them, and the medical practices of the time, including the theory of humors and bloodletting. The video also discusses the high infant mortality rates and the challenges faced by the poor due to these afflictions.

What role did communal living play in the spread of diseases during the Middle Ages?

Discuss the treatment methods used for diseases like smallpox in the Middle Ages.

What were the common causes of infant mortality during the Middle Ages?

How did medieval physicians understand and treat the concept of 'humors'?