Roadside runner may be why leprosy cases are rising in Central Florida - Florida Today
Four counties have 52% of Florida's new leprosy cases. They're all located along I-4, home to the nine-banded armadillo. It's no coincidence.
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By Anne Geggis, C. A. Bridges
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 13h ago
Photo: Anne Geggis, C. A. Bridges's photo
<ul><li>Florida has seen a rise in Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy, with Central Florida being a key area for the increase.</li><li>The nine-banded armadillo, a known carrier of the bacteria,…Read more
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