Three Counties Against Syphilis (1938)

his film shows the work of the mobile syphilis detection and treatment unit of McIntosh, Glynn, and Camden counties in rural southeastern Georgia. The inside of the mobile clinic is shown. The films shows the route taken and the unit going into canneries, wood pulp factories, logging camps, country dance halls, elementary schools, and churches to treat patients with bismuth and arsphenamine injections. It shows both the Kahn and Wasserman blood tests and explains how to read the results. The film also shows the promotional literature using the phrase "bad blood" as a substitute for syphilis: flyers posted near gathering places and flyers used as wrappers for purchases, for example. It shows syphilis detection training for midwives and door-to-door canvasing.

Director: Philip S. Broughton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
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Production: United States Public Health Service
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Three Counties Against Syphilis about?
his film shows the work of the mobile syphilis detection and treatment unit of McIntosh, Glynn, and Camden counties in rural southeastern Georgia. The inside of the mobile clinic is shown. The films shows the route taken and the unit going into canneries, wood pulp factories, logging camps, country dance halls, elementary schools, and churches to treat patients with bismuth and arsphenamine injections. It shows both the Kahn and Wasserman blood tests and explains how to read the results. The film also shows the promotional literature using the phrase "bad blood" as a substitute for syphilis: flyers posted near gathering places and flyers used as wrappers for purchases, for example. It shows syphilis detection training for midwives and door-to-door canvasing.
Who directed Three Counties Against Syphilis?
Three Counties Against Syphilis was directed by Philip S. Broughton.
Who stars in Three Counties Against Syphilis?
Three Counties Against Syphilis stars Alois Havrilla.
How long is Three Counties Against Syphilis?
Three Counties Against Syphilis has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Three Counties Against Syphilis?
Three Counties Against Syphilis is a Documentary film.
Where was Three Counties Against Syphilis produced?
Three Counties Against Syphilis was produced in United States of America.