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The document discusses the unique paleopathological conditions observed in pre-Columbian American Indian bones, suggesting that they suffered from distinct diseases not found in the Old World. It explores the sources of these diseases, including local animal pathogens and ecological factors, and emphasizes that the absence of domesticated animals in the New World limited disease transmission. Additionally, it highlights the challenges in diagnosing diseases in skeletal remains and the potential impact of nu

Author

ManjulikaGautam

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EN