Abstract
The origins of human infectious diseases have long fascinated scientists worldwide. Paleomicrobiology offers a unique access to the history of these infections and sheds light on ancient and historical epidemics. In this chapter, we review the paleomicrobiological evidence for Bartonella infections.
Publication types
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Historical Article
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
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Bartonella / isolation & purification*
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Bartonella Infections / epidemiology*
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Bartonella Infections / history*
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Fossils / microbiology*
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History, 15th Century
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History, 16th Century
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History, 17th Century
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History, 18th Century
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History, 19th Century
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History, Ancient
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History, Medieval
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Humans
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Paleopathology / methods*