The Evolution of Diagnostic Techniques in the Paleopathology of Tuberculosis: A Scoping Review

The Evolution of Diagnostic Techniques in the Paleopathology of Tuberculosis: A Scoping Review

Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient chronic infectious disease that remains a global health concern. In human remains, the most common and characteristic clinical signs are the skeletal modifications involving the spine, such as in Pott’s disease. Diagnosing TB in ancient human remains is challenging. T...

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Main Authors: Papa, Veronica, Galassi, Francesco Maria, Varotto, Elena, Gori, Andrea, Vaccarezza, Mauro
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Pathogens and Immunity Case Western Reserve University Division of Infectious Diseases 10900 Euclid Ave. Mailstop 4984 Cleveland, OH 44106 2023
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
spondylodiscitis; ancient DNA; Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex (MTBC); human remains
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/93648

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