Leprosy

Medieval Squirrels Unravel Leprosy Mystery: Fur Trade Link Revealed!

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Winchester, England – Research suggests that leprosy may have been passed between humans and red squirrels in medieval England, indicating a possible connection to the fur trade. Leprosy, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, was common in medieval England and led to sickness and disfigurement among both rich and poor individuals. Previous studies have shown that people in medieval England, Denmark, and Sweden had a similar strain of leprosy to that found in red squirrels …

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Squirrels could have spread leprosy in medieval England, surprising study finds

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Winchester, England – Research suggests that humans may have contracted leprosy from squirrels during medieval times. A recent study conducted in Winchester, southern England, analyzed human and red squirrel bones from archaeological sites and found closely related strains of the bacteria that causes leprosy. Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting skin, nerves, and mucous membranes, has not been documented in the UK for 70 years but remains prevalent in various parts of the world. Armadillos …

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Florida’s Growing Leprosy Epidemic: What You Need to Know Before It Reaches Your Town!

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Miami, Florida – Leprosy, an ancient disease mentioned in the Bible, has resurfaced in conversations across the United States. Recent reports indicate a rise in cases, particularly in Florida, where experts suggest the disease may have become endemic. Despite an overall decrease in cases nationwide, infections have more than doubled in the southeastern U.S. over the past decade, according to a study published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emerging Infectious Diseases …

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