Historic and Prehistoric Epidemics: An Overview of Sources Available for the Study of Ancient Pathogens
Since life on earth developed, parasitic microbes have thrived. Increases in host numbers, or the conquest of a new species, provide an opportunity for such a pathogen to enjoy, before host defense systems kick in, a similar upsurge in reproduction. Outbreaks, caused by “endemic” pathogens, and epid...
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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| Series: | Epidemiologia |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3986/3/4/34 |