After a sudden onset of debilitating symptoms, 15 year old Jeanna Giese was off to the hospital to figure out what was wrong. Soon enough, doctors discovered that over a month ago, she had been bitten by a rabid bat and had contracted rabies. She only had a few hours left to live. But after coming up with an experimental plan, doctors decided to give a last resort effort to see what they could do for her. They gave her one of the most dangerous treatments one could ever imagine. Jeanna would become the first to survive rabies without the rabies vaccine, as many would question whether this treatment plan would be worth it or if it would cause damage worse than death itself.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
03:46 - Bat incident
09:16 - Symptoms begin
11:40 - Volleyball game
14:11 - St. Agnes Hospital
22:22 - Rabies scare
23:37 - Rabies science
28:23 - Dr. Willoughby
31:26 - Wisconsin Children's Hospital
34:23 - Willoughby's research / Ketamine
39:49 - Rabies diagnosis
46:52 - Treatment starts
53:46 - Moment of truth
58:10 - Milwaukee Protocol Controversy
01:05:32 - Aftermath
01:11:18 - World Rabies Day
Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional and nothing in this video is meant to be taken as medical advice. If you’re experiencing any health issues, speak with your physician.
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