Romans living in ancient Britain were plagued by intestinal parasites, all of which are spread by fecal contamination ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Mark Kortepeter covers infectious disease and public health topics Unlike the fictional worms in “Star Trek2: Wrath of Khan,” ...
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Microscopic analysis of Roman poop proves their engineering couldn’t save them from parasites
They zoomed in on Roman poop and found a trio of intestinal miseries: roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia duodenalis. At the Roman fort of Vindolanda, just south of Hadrian’s Wall, the Romans fought the ...
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