Floridians should avoid wrestling armadillos unless necessary:
Leprosy is still rare, but is spreading in Florida and the south-east
economist.com/united-states/2023/08/24/floridians-should-avoid-wrestling-armadillos-unless-absolutely-necessary
Key FactsLeprosy in Florida: A Growing Concern
Aug 25, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: economist.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: economist.com
- Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is rare but spreading in Florida and the south-east.
- Dermatologists in central Florida diagnosed their first leprosy patient last year.
- 17% of American leprosy cases were in Florida in 2020, with over 80% in central Florida.
- In the past, leprosy in America was usually linked to travel or close contact with travelers from endemic countries.
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