Nightingale's Health Struggles: Brucellosis and Depression from 1857-1880s.

In 1857, Florence Nightingale was struck by a debilitating illness that left her bedridden and battling depression for years to come. Recent biographies suggest that she suffered from brucellosis, a bacterial infection causing spondylitis, a condition affecting the spine. Nightingale's struggles with this severe form of brucellosis persisted until the early 1880s when she began to experience some relief from its effects. This revelation sheds new light on Nightingale's challenges during this period, offering a medical explanation for her prolonged suffering. The impact of her illness on Nightingale's life and work cannot be overstated, as it significantly affected her ability to continue her pioneering efforts in nursing and healthcare reform. Despite her illness, Nightingale continued to persevere and make lasting contributions to the field of healthcare. #FlorenceNightingale #Brucellosis #Spondylitis #Healthcare #Nursing #Resilience.