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The Plague of Justinian

In Our Time

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Reevaluating the Transmission of Historical Plagues

This chapter explores the evolving understanding of disease transmission during historical plagues, focusing on the Justinian plague. It contrasts traditional views on rat fleas with newer insights into the role of human fleas and lice, highlighting the complexities and evidence gaps in studying these ancient pandemics.

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