Brucellosis Infection in a Neanderthal

The earliest evidence to date of zoonotic disease in a hominin from 50,000 years ago

Brucellosis is a common zoonotic disease that is spread to humans via direct contact with infected animals or by consuming contaminated animal products, such as raw meat or unpasteurized milk or cheese, or even by inhaling airborne pathogens. The disease has wide manifestations, from night sweats and fevers to long-term issues such as arthritis, even en…