What was sweating sickness?

Claire Ridgway explains in detail what sweating sickness might have been, where it came from, where it went, the treatments for the disease and who it affected. - where sweating sickness came from - the symptoms of sweating sickness - who was affected by “the sweat“ - the epidemics of the disease in 1485, 1508, 1517, 1528 and 1551 - treatments and remedies used at the time - why it only affected the English - the cause of sweating sickness and much more. Travel with Claire back to the 15th and 16th century
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