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During the Black Death, what were the methods commonly employed by 'Plague Doctors' in order to attempt treatment of the disease? Additionally, was there any attempt at quality control for such physicians or did cities generally take anyone claiming to be a doctor and let them work anyway?

by /u/Cookielolz in /r/AskHistorians

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