As Florida leprosy cases rise, what to know about causes, spread, cure
Rising evidence is pointing to the possibility that leprosy has become endemic in the southeastern U.S. with central Florida a hotspot.
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Rising evidence is pointing to the possibility that leprosy has become endemic in the southeastern U.S. with central Florida a hotspot.
The disease, which is easily curable, may be endemic to Central Florida.
Health care professionals are being advised to consider leprosy as a possible diagnosis for patients who have visited Central Florida.
The CDC says Florida is seeing an increase in the number of leprosy cases and the disease appear to be endemic in the southeastern United States.
Leprosy — also known as Hansen's disease — is becoming endemic in the southeastern United States, rising evidence from the CDC.