A possible case of pre-columbian treponematosis from New York State

A possible case of pre-columbian treponematosis from New York State

This paper presents evidence for what is believed to be the first reported case of pre‐Columbian treponematosis in northeastern North America. The temporal position of the skeletal material, salvaged from a site in New York State, is determined on the basis of archeological evidence.

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of physical anthropology 1984-11, Vol.65 (3), p.267-273
Hauptverfasser: Elting, James J., Starna, William A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bone and Bones - pathology
Fibula - pathology
History of medicine
History, Ancient
Humans
New York
New York State
Paleopathology
Syphilis
Tibia - pathology
Treponemal Infections - pathology
Treponematosis
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Zusammenfassung:This paper presents evidence for what is believed to be the first reported case of pre‐Columbian treponematosis in northeastern North America. The temporal position of the skeletal material, salvaged from a site in New York State, is determined on the basis of archeological evidence.
ISSN:0002-9483
1096-8644
DOI:10.1002/ajpa.1330650306