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Leprosy cases flood Florida amid fears of biblical disease outbreak - all you need to know
As researchers throughout the US suggest there's mounting evidence that Florida is the site of a leprosy endemic, here's what the CDC wants you to know about symptoms and treatment. It starts as ...
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No, this isn't a Bible fable; armadillos may be the cause of a leprosy outbreak in Florida
“In summary, our case adds to the growing body of literature suggesting that Central Florida represents an endemic location for leprosy,” the CDC report concluded. “Travel to this ...
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Researchers In England Uncovered A Strain Of Leprosy In The Remains Of A Medieval-Era Red Squirrel, Suggesting This Species May Have Once Contributed To The Disease's Spread
lepromatosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), leprosy does not spread between people very easily. It requires close, prolonged contact with an infected individual.