A Parasitological Paradox: Why is Ascarid Infection So Rare in the Prehistoric

Ascarid infections are unusually rare in prehistoric populations, indicating unique environmental conditions.
Key evidence shows a significant decrease in ascarid prevalence despite optimal conditions for pathogen survival.
Observational analysis of various prehistoric sites reveals patterns in infection linked to environmental factors.
Findings suggest that factors limiting ascarid infections in the past may inform future studies on human-parasite interactions.

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Leles et al. (Wed,) studied this question.