Manchester, K. and Roberts, C. A. (1989). The palaeopathology of leprosy in Britain: a review. World Archaeol 21. Vol 21, pp. 265-272.
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The palaeopathology of leprosy in Britain: a review | |
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Issue The name of the volume or issue |
World Archaeol 21 | |
Series The series the publication or report is included in |
World Archaeology | |
Volume Volume number and part |
21 | |
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. |
265 - 272 | |
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Journal | |
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report |
Brief outline of the history of leprosy from 6th century BC; by 5th century AD the disease had reached Britain and rose to a peak between 11th and 13th, dying out by 16th. Questions of early diagnosis and treatment are considered. It is a disease of the poor which flourishes in crowded conditions. Many therapies were used, most probably ineffective. Lepers were housed in hospitals, but not necessarily treated, and in general arrangements for lepers were very haphazard and regionally varied. | |
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
1989 | |
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BIAB
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered |
05 Dec 2008 |
