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Isolation of Trypanosoma cruzi DNA in 4,000-Year-Old Mummified Human Tissue From Northern Chile.

Authors :
Guhl, F.
Jaramillo, C.
Source :
American Journal of Physical Anthropology. Apr99, Vol. 108 Issue 4, p401. 7p. 3 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Presents information from a study on the isolation of Trypanosoma cruzi DNA from spontaneously mummified human remains from northern Chile at sites dated from 2000 BC to AD 1400. Identification of Chagas' disease in mummified remains; Materials and methods; Results and discussion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029483
Volume :
108
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1733356