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Childhood bone tuberculosis from Roman Pécs, Hungary.
L Hlavenková1, M D Teasdale2, O Gábor3
1Institute for History of Medicine and Foreign Languages, Charles University in Prague, U Nemocnice 4, 121 08 Prague 2, Czech Republic.
Summary
Tuberculosis in ancient Rome: A child
Area of Science:
- Paleopathology
- Bioarchaeology
- Ancient infectious diseases
Background:
- Investigating skeletal remains from a 4th-century Roman necropolis in Pécs, Hungary.
- Initial diagnosis of severe spinal osteomyelitis in a child's remains.
Observation:
- The post-cranial skeleton showed significant bone alterations in the thoracic and lumbar spine.
- Lesions included vertebral body destruction, collapse, sharp kyphosis, and multiple rib lesions.
Findings:
- Pathological findings strongly suggest pulmonary and spinal tuberculosis.
- Macroscopic examination was complemented by radiological and biomolecular analyses.
Implications:
- Provides insights into the prevalence and presentation of tuberculosis in Roman populations.
- Highlights the importance of integrated analytical methods in paleopathology.