Tropical disease (Other Keyword)

1-1 (1 Record)

Molecular Disease characterization in a pre-Columbian Indigenous population of Punta Candelero, Puerto Rico. (2017)
DOCUMENT Citation Only Gabriela Roman Buso. Ashley A. Matchett. Juan Carlos Martínez-Cruzado. Edwin Crespo Torres.

Skeletal remains belonging to a Late Saladoid population from Punta Candelero site (AD 640-1200), southeast Puerto Rico were used for the detection of Pathogens. Previous studies have established the presence of trace genetic indicators of molecular disease in skeletal remains, such as syphilis and tuberculosis, with associated history or pathology. In this study, we are investigating the presence of various pathogens associated with pre-Columbian Indigenous populations of Puerto Rico....