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Dec 2024
39m 7s

Sawbones: Walking Pneumonia

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
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It’s nearly winter, which means the return of mycoplasma or “Walking Pneumonia” on this hemisphere. This week Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about how this infection was discovered, the questionable way it was researched and how it differs from “typical” pneumonia. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Harmony House: https://harmo ... Show More
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