Evidence of a 500-year-old African parasite in Bruges reveals how medieval trade networks spread infectious diseases. Researchers link the finding to Spanish merchants and global trade, offering insights into historical health and migration. A McMaster researcher has discovered evidence of intestinal parasites in a 500-year-old latrine in Bruges, Belgium. While the discovery might seem unsettling, [...]from SciTechDaily https://ift.tt/D6aQJ7G
