Trilobites: A Mummified Child ’ s Remains Show Signs of a Modern Scourge

For decades, scientists thought the toddler died nearly 500 years ago from smallpox. New research shows it carried hepatitis B.

Source: NYT Health - January 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Tags: Smallpox Mummies and Mummification Hepatitis Italy Source Type: news