Criba Orbitalia (hiperostosis porótica) en una población prehistórica del Paraná medio
[Cribra orbitalia (Porotic hyperostosis) in a prehistoric population of Parana Medio]
Medicina (B.Aires); 62 (2), 2002
The observation of porotic hyperostosis in the orbits (criba orbitalia) in bone remains of a funeral site at the north of the Santa Fe province strongly suggests the occurrence of severe anemia among dwellers. Intestinal parasitosis (by Ancylostoma duodenalis or Necator americanus) is deemed the most lik...