Amidst a concerning rise in leprosy cases across Florida, the CDC issued a warning saying the disease may be on the path to becoming endemic in the region.
Another disease is spreading in the United States. Leprosy cases are on the rise in Florida, and the "experts" warn the illness could become endemic to the area.
According to a research letter published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, Central Florida reported among the highest rates of leprosy in the United States. The region accounted for 81% of cases in Florida and nearly 1 out of 5 leprosy cases nationwide.
Amidst a concerning rise in leprosy cases across Florida, the CDC issued a warning saying the disease may be on the path to becoming endemic in the region.