Investigation of a Medieval Pilgrim Burial Excavated from the Leprosarium of St Mary Magdalen Winchester, UK

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The Medieval pilgrim

Eurogenes Blog, 26 Mar 2017

Recently at PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases: Abstract: We have examined the remains of a Pilgrim burial from St Mary Magdalen…

A Series Of Unfortunate Events? The Mystery Of the Medieval Pilgrim And Leprosy Unearthed

Counsel & Heal : Top News, 06 Feb 2017

Can the remains of a medieval pilgrim help in scientist learn more about the origins of leprosy?

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Leprosy is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. It has afflicted humans for…

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