Paleopathological Evidence Suggesting Pre- Columbian Tuberculosis Of The Spine

Description:

The existence of TB in prehistoric humans has been substantiated by the finding of evidence of bone TB in specimens of the spine. Supportive evidence is the associated discovery of effigy pottery and figurines depicting this condition. The existence of primary lung infection in these people can be concluded since bone involvement is secondary. A theory to be considered is that the bone disease may be of animal origin from tuberculous buffalo. Excellent photos. Bibliography.

Protocol:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Public Access

Community:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center

Category:

Anatomy, Death, Diseases, Tribal Actions

Original Date:

1957

Creator:

Erikson, H

Language:

English

Rights:

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Source:

Acta Physiol Scand; Lichtor, J; Lichtor, A. Paleopathological evidence suggesting pre- Columbian tuberculosis of the spine. J Bone & Joint Surg 1957;39-A(6): 1398-99.

Identifier:

9902399

Subject:

Bone and Bones, Mortuary Practices, Tuberculosis

Type:

Monograph