Rising evidence is pointing to the possibility that leprosy has become endemic in the southeastern U.S. with Florida being named at the top.

The word “leprosy” conjures images of biblical plagues, but the disease is still with us today. Caused by infectious bacteria, some 200,000 new cases are reported each year, according to the ...

Rising evidence is pointing to the possibility that leprosy has become endemic in the southeastern U.S. with Florida being named at the top.

Leprosy cases are on the rise in Central Florida, leading to a possible endemic in the Southeast Fast facts on leprosy.Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is an infection caused by slow ...

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is rare in the U.S., but cases are on the rise in Florida, a new report indicates.

A recent report from the CDC warned that leprosy cases have been rising in the U.S., particularly in central Florida. Here's what to know about the infectious disease and how to stay healthy.

A surge in leprosy cases in Florida has led to fears among public health officials that the disease has become endemic in the Sunshine State. Central Florida now accounts for one-fifth of all ...

Leprosy cases are on the rise in Florida, the CDC says. Here's what to know Updated: 1:38 PM EDT Aug 1, 2023 ...

In Malawi, a country once believed to be long past the danger of leprosy, new figures paint a troubling picture. This year alone, Mchinji District along the border between Malawi and Zambia has ...

By Dr. Sapna Kamalani Leprosy is a chronic infectious illness that people have known about since ancient times, and it is ...

In fact, Brevard County has seen the most new leprosy cases in the state since 2011. And in 2020, Brevard accounted for over 12% of all new leprosy cases in the U.S.

Leprosy may seem like a problem from biblical times, but the disease is very much still around.