Florida Today July 20, 2026 β€’ 19:54

Roadside runner may be why leprosy cases are rising in Central Florida - Florida Today

By Anne Geggis, C. A. Bridges

Roadside runner may be why leprosy cases are rising in Central Florida - Florida Today

Four counties have 52% of Florida's new leprosy cases. They're all located along I-4, home to the nine-banded armadillo. It's no coincidence.

<ul><li>Florida has seen a rise in Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy, with Central Florida being a key area for the increase.</li><li>The nine-banded armadillo, a known carrier of the bacteria,… [+6648 chars]

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