Leprosy is here

If you thought leprosy was eradicated long ago, you’re not alone. But each year, more than 200,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with the condition now known as Hansen’s disease, a bacterial infection that can cause irreparable damage if untreated. A UF team is putting science over stigma to stop the spread of Hansen’s disease in Florida and beyond. Story: https://explore.research.ufl.edu/leprosy-is-here.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.