The Case of the Armadillo: Is It Spreading Leprosy in Florida? Central Florida is a hot spot for the ancient disease, puzzling researchers. They’re digging into the phenomenon. By Sam Ogozalek, Tampa Bay Times MAY 24, 2024

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/leprosy-armadillo-florida-cases-on-rise-research/?utm_campaign=KHN%20-%20Weekly%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_S8CYcGEU-6OaeMbNm7b3JxvCPfvyNjyuGJfZy8__MyGoMgQWgIBEcz8JbrGdvgG4FILcbNq31OSSPGPznZdLw7wldnA&_hsmi=308623498&utm_content=308623498&utm_source=hs_email The Case of the Armadillo: Is It Spreading Leprosy in Florida? By Sam Ogozalek, Tampa Bay Times A single Central Florida county reported 13% of all U.S. leprosy cases in 2020. Researchers have teamed up to investigate whether armadillos are passing the bacteria that cause the disease to humans — which is especially concerning as the animals expand their range farther north.