A History of Leeches and Medicine

<p>They swim, they crawl, they want your blood. Leeches may be one of the larger fears for all of us swimmers, but at many points in time a leech bite is just what the doctor ordered. On our episode today we trace the long, strange, and fascinating history of leeches and their connection with humans. </p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support</a>