Published Nov 28, 2023

Ep 130 Cocoliztli: We do love a salty dish

Delve into the enigmatic Cocoliztli epidemics of 16th-century Mesoamerica, as hosts investigate the deadly symptoms and potential pathogens behind this medical mystery while examining the historical context and impact of these devastating outbreaks.

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Ep 130 Cocoliztli: We do love a salty dish

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Disproportionate Impact

Parvovirus Insights

Disease Distinctions

Disease Symptoms Explored

Hemorrhagic Fever Insights

Disease Disparities Explored

Nosebleeds Explained

Hantavirus Insights

Typhus and Typhoid

Pathogen Proposals Explored

Epidemic Impact

Colonial Impact Explored

Cocoliztli's Impact

Hemorrhagic Fever Mysteries

Historical Epidemics Explored

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Disease Symptoms

Pathogen Investigation

Historical Epidemics

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Ep 130 Cocoliztli: We do love a salty dish

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Disease Symptoms

Pathogen InvestigationThe Cocoliztli epidemics, which devastated Mesoamerica in the 16th century, remain a medical mystery. Researchers explore viral hemorrhagic fevers, bacterial pathogens, and the role of Salmonella enterica in these deadly outbreaks.

Pathogen Investigation

Historical EpidemicsErin Welsh and Erin Updyke explore the devastating impact of the Cocoliztli epidemics in 16th-century Mesoamerica. They examine the complex interplay of disease, colonization, and historical context in shaping these catastrophic events.

Historical Epidemics

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