Leprosy Cases On The Rise In Florida.

reports that “there are an unusually high number of leprosy cases cropping up in Florida.” Experts are linking the spike to “people coming into contact with armadillos.” The Florida Department of Health has reported nine cases so far this year, compared to the typical two to 12. http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/21/health/florida-leprosy-cases-armadillos-irpt/index.html