A truly remarkable woman, Helen Keller's story has been immensely inspirational, being deaf, mute and blind. But what caused such a catastrophic ailment. Was it scarlett fever?

<div>A truly remarkable woman, Helen Keller's story has been immensely inspirational, being deaf, mute and blind. But what caused such a catastrophic ailment. Was it scarlett fever?</div>

In Part One of each episode, Dr Frank will talk about a famous figure from history who suffered from an illness or had a disability. At that time, no-one knew or understood what may have caused the problem, or how to treat it - It was a mystery at the time. In Part Two of the episode, Dr Frank will discuss that same or similar illness or ailment in a modern-day context, and many times it has remained a mystery. Each two-part episode will be intriguing and informative.

Medical Mysteries - Ancient and Modern

Medical Mysteries - Old and New

A truly remarkable woman, Helen Keller's story has been immensely inspirational, being deaf, mute and blind. But what caused such a...

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