Medieval Syphilis and Treponemal Disease /

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Leaders in the field of paleopathology have found enough evidence to prove that treponematosis, including syphilis, existed in ancient and medieval Afro-Eurasia, settling a decades-long debate. Yet documentary and artistic evidence to support this important work remains scarce. After summarizing the...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Salmon, Marylynn, 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leeds : Arc Humanities Press, [2022]
Series:Past imperfect (ARC Humanities Press)
Subjects:
To 1500
Treponematoses > Europe > History > To 1500.
Paleopathology.
Bejel > History > To 1500.
Syphilis > Europe > History > To 1500.
Paleopathology
Paléopathologie.
MEDICAL / History
Bejel
Syphilis
Treponematoses
Europe
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The contributions of clinicians and paleopathologists
  • Deciphering two opaque sources on the death of King Edward IV of England
  • Evidence from medical writings : a suggestive example
  • Evidence from illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, and paintings.

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