Leprosy can be caused by two different bacteria, one of which was only identified in 2008. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images This age-old neglected tropical disease, which is still ...

Experts warn that one of the oldest infectious diseases in history — leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease — now may be endemic in Florida, according to a recent report. From 2015 to 2020, 34% of ...

Share on Pinterest Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection that can be acquired from armadillos or others with the condition. Johner Images/Getty Images Leprosy cases have been increasing in Florida ...

Cases of leprosy — an infectious disease that’s been around since ancient times — have increased dramatically in Florida, and health experts fear the infectious disease is now endemic to the Sunshine ...

FLORIDA, USA — Cases of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, have been increasing in Florida. A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said the rare bacterial disease is not only ...

A team of Orlando doctors has found an interesting trend: a rise in leprosy cases in Florida with most new cases concentrated in the Central Florida area. Central Florida accounted for 81 percent of ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, there's another thing to worry about when visiting Florida: Leprosy. In a recent research letter published on the CDC website, the authors say there is ...

Leprosy, an illness that can be traced back to Biblical times and is believed to be the oldest disease in mankind, is also known as Hansen’s disease. It can lead to nerve damage and disfigurement in ...