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Hannibal's Ophthalmia--A New Answer to An Ancient Question

Authors :
Denholm, Justin T.
Hunt, Patrick N.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. January, 2021, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p223, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

In the spring of 217 BCE, shortly after Hannibal's famous elephant-borne crossing of the Alps, the general was afflicted by an acute, painful eye condition that has never been adequately [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
27
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.647652656
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2701.191696