Armadillos Spreading Leprosy in Florida | Panama City Beach News

Florida’s leprosy cases are surging—with 17 new reports as of July 23, mostly in Central Florida. Health officials blame nine-banded armadillos, common in the state and carriers of the disease-causing bacteria. Exposure can happen through contact with the animals or contaminated soil. Though symptoms may take years to appear and include nerve damage and skin lesions, leprosy is not highly contagious and most people are naturally immune. The best news? It’s fully treatable if caught early. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/994612d79188a03d