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3 leprosy cases found in Volusia County; armadillos may be to blame
Health officials said the nine-banded armadillo naturally carries leprosy, or Hansen's Disease.
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
VOLUSIA COUNTY --
An ancient and rare disease is now being treated in Volusia County: leprosy.
Over the past five months, three cases of the disease have appeared in Volusia, according to health officials.
The health department said the cases are not related. Two of the patients may have gotten the infection from armadillos, specifically nine-banded armadillos, which are known to carry the disease...
3 leprosy cases found in Volusia County; armadillos may be to blame
Health officials said the nine-banded armadillo naturally carries leprosy, or Hansen's Disease.
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
VOLUSIA COUNTY --
An ancient and rare disease is now being treated in Volusia County: leprosy.
Over the past five months, three cases of the disease have appeared in Volusia, according to health officials.
The health department said the cases are not related. Two of the patients may have gotten the infection from armadillos, specifically nine-banded armadillos, which are known to carry the disease...
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