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Bioarchaeology of Leprosy in History by Fredgar22 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes evidence of leprosy in human remains from archaeological sites. It discusses how leprosy is identified in skeletons through analyzing bone changes. Skeletons with leprosy have been found in leprosaria, which were asylums for people with leprosy, and in normal funerary contexts. Molecular analysis has also identified DNA and lipids from M. leprae in preserved bodies. Studying skeletons provides insights into how leprosy manifested and was managed in past populations.

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Fredgar22

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