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Plagues with Dr. Keith

Keith Sumey, MD
Black Death
Cyclospora
1918 Influenza Pandemic
Covid-19 Pandemic
Hantavirus
Salmonella
Yersinia Pestis
Cholera Outbreaks
Andes Virus
E. Coli O157:H7
Late 20th Century To Early 21st Century Health Crises
RNA Virus
Hemorrhagic Fever With Renal Syndrome
Pulmonary Syndrome
Public Health
Milwaukee, United States
Foodborne Illness

Exploring the science, history and sociology of the most significant diseases and pandemics throughout human history. Keith Sumey, MD will give insight, through the lens of an ER physician, of how disease impacts humanity.

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PRIMER: Cyclospora

Follow the plague as it lands on European shores, marching relentlessly northward, and see how medieval Europe struggled to cope with the devastating consequences of The Black Death.

PRIMER: Hantavirus

We begin exploring the genesis of the medieval Bubonic Plague - aka The Black Death. It's migration from the East to European shores. We delve into its biology: its origins, transmission, infection, and destruction of the human body. Setting the stag... more

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Keith Sumey
Host delivering medical and public health insights from an ER physician perspective; appears across multiple episodes with a consistent physician-host lens.

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A history- and science-forward exploration of humanity's major disease outbreaks, blending epidemiology, medical science, and sociocultural context. Episodes cover a range of pathogens—from Cyclospora and hantavirus to the Black Death—examining transmission, clinical impact, public health responses, and the human stories behind outbreaks. The host often situates scientific details within historical timelines, drawing practical takeaways for prevention, lab testing gaps, and risk communication, while highlighting how societies respond to invisible threats. A notable strength is the clear, physician-led lens that makes complex topics accessible, with occasional historical anecdotes and a forward-looking mindset toward future health challenges... more

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