Helminth infections common in Medieval Europe, grave study finds

(PLOS) Although helminth infections--including tapeworms and roundworms--are among the world's top neglected diseases, they are no longer endemic in Europe. However, researchers reporting in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases report that these infections were common in Medieval Europe, according to grave samples analyzed from across the continent.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news