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Ep 130 Cocoliztli: We do love a salty dish

This Podcast Will Kill You

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Uncovering the Potential Cause of the Outbreak

The hosts analyze various diseases like Bartonella, diphtheria, pertussis, and bubonic plague to determine the most likely cause of the outbreak. They explore the symptoms and characteristics of different diseases, ruling out some based on symptoms and discussing the possibility of plague being the cause. The chapter also highlights the limitations of DNA analysis on ancient specimens and explores the transmission and symptoms of leptospirosis.

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