Florida is experiencing an increase in LEPROSY cases with nearly 20% of cases across the country coming from the center of the state

Florida has seen a huge surge in leprosy cases, with rising evidence suggesting the disease is becoming endemic in the southeastern United States.

Leprosy, which is scientifically known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease that primarily affects the skin and peripheral nervous system.

The number of reported leprosy cases in the southeastern states has more than doubled over the past decade, according to the CDC.

Florida is witnessing an increase in leprosy cases lacking traditional risk factors, the organization added.

It noted that Central Florida accounts for 81 per cent of cases reported in the state and almost one fifth of cases reported nationally.

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