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Diphyllobothrium: Neolithic parasite?

Matthieu Le Bailly1, Urs Leuzinger, Helmut Schlichtherle

  • 1Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, EA 3798, UFR de Pharmacie, Laboratoire de Paléoparasitologie, CNRS UMR 5197, 51, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51096 Reims, France. matthieu.lebailly@univ-reims.fr

The Journal of Parasitology
|November 9, 2006
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Paleoparasitological analysis of Neolithic Swiss and German sites revealed numerous Diphyllobothrium sp. eggs, indicating early Old World occurrences of this tapeworm. This finding prompts further investigation into Neolithic parasitic disease prevalence and impact.

Area of Science:

  • Paleoparasitology
  • Prehistoric Archaeology
  • Helminthology

Background:

  • Neolithic period human settlements in Switzerland and Germany.
  • Paleoparasitological methods for analyzing ancient fecal material and sediments.
  • Understanding of helminthic infections in prehistoric populations.

Observation:

  • Recovery of numerous Diphyllobothrium sp. eggs from multiple Neolithic archaeological sites.
  • Sites include Arbon-Bleiche 3 (Switzerland), Hornstaad-Hörnle I, Torwiesen II, and Seekirch-Stockwiesen (Germany).
  • This represents one of the earliest documented occurrences of Diphyllobothrium sp. in the Old World.

Findings:

  • High prevalence of Diphyllobothrium sp. infection indicated by egg recovery.
  • Evidence suggests this tapeworm was present in Neolithic European populations.

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  • The findings contribute to the understanding of ancient zoonotic diseases.

    • Implications:

    • Raises questions about the significance and impact of parasitic diseases during the Neolithic.
    • Suggests potential for widespread helminth infections affecting Neolithic human health and societal dynamics.
    • Highlights the value of paleoparasitology in reconstructing past disease landscapes.