Summary: <p>In which Matt tells the story of Ignaz Semmelweiss, the doctor of obstetrics who discovered the life-saving benefit of handwashing, Phil recalls the medical marvel that was bloodletting by leeches, and we learn some really gross hygiene statistics.</p> <p><br></p> <p>You can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support</p>
