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1 month ago
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Leprosy spread between people and red squirrels in medieval England

Red squirrels in medieval England may have spread leprosy to humans, highlighting historical disease transmission. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
OMG science

The Surprising Animal Spreading One of Humanity's Most Cursed Diseases

Red squirrels in medieval times were kept as pets by elites and were possibly carriers of leprosy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Leprosy passed between medieval squirrels and humans, study suggests

Leprosy could have been spread between humans and red squirrels in medieval England through the fur trade. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

Leprosy spread between people and red squirrels in medieval England

Red squirrels in medieval England may have spread leprosy to humans, highlighting historical disease transmission. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
OMG science

The Surprising Animal Spreading One of Humanity's Most Cursed Diseases

Red squirrels in medieval times were kept as pets by elites and were possibly carriers of leprosy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Leprosy passed between medieval squirrels and humans, study suggests

Leprosy could have been spread between humans and red squirrels in medieval England through the fur trade. [ more ]
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