A case of Carrion's disease associated with human sacrifice from the Huari culture of Southern Peru


Abstract:

A case of Carrion's disease in the verruga phase from a mummy of the Tiahuanaco culture of Southern Peru is reported. The characteristics of the disease are described as well as the bacterium. The man was apparently sacrificed and certain organs used in rituals.

Año de publicación:

1974

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    Estado:

    Acceso abierto

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Antropología

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Sociología y antropología