Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 10: Leprosy in Ancient Egypt
Page Strong | August 29, 2009
Caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy is known as one of the most terrifying diseases of the ancient world.
Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 9: Ancient Egyptian Water-related Diseases part 2
Page Strong | August 22, 2009
Yet another parasite related to water is the mosquito. Even in ancient Egypt, the mosquito was a pest that caused not only minor irritations, but also disease and death.
Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 8: Ancient Egyptian Water-related Diseases part 1
Page Strong | August 15, 2009
Water is ever present in the Nile River and it’s annual flood and is provided to the Oases through the sandstone aquifer known as the Taref formation.
Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 7: Lung Diseases in Ancient Egypt part 2
Page Strong | August 8, 2009
While blowing dust can cause people to suffer from lung diseases, miners and quarrymen suffered more as they were exposed to the dust to a greater extent than the rest of the population.
Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 6: Lung Diseases in Ancient Egypt part 1
Page Strong | August 1, 2009
Simply living in Egypt would have exposed people to respiratory problems.
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