First Paleogenetic Evidence of Probable Syphilis and Treponematoses Cases in the Brazilian Colonial Period

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Paleogenetic collection, human remains, and cultural artifacts found in the Rio de Janeiro archaeological sites. (a) Procedure of paleogenetic collection of osteological samples in the INSC archaeological site performed by IAB archeologist, wearing individual protective equipment to preserve the integrity of archaeological remains; (b) a human skull from CPXV archaeological site; (c) teeth from CPXV individual, including intentional dental modifications; and (d) artifacts of African culture from CPXV archaeological site.