Hannibal’s Ophthalmia—A New Answer to An Ancient Question
In the spring of 217 bce, shortly after Hannibal’s famous elephantborne crossing of the Alps, the general was afflicted by an acute, painful eye condition that has never been adequately explained and that led to permanent unilateral loss of vision in 1 eye. In modern times, scant attention has been...
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| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/1/19-1696_article |