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Roman Chamber Pots Reveal the Oldest Known Human Cases of Cryptosporidium
Key Takeaways
- Researchers found the earliest known human evidence of Cryptosporidium in Roman-era chamber pots.
- The residues also contained Entamoeba histolytica and Taenia.
- The study adds new detail to the health and sanitation history of the Roman frontier.
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