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How thousands of Americans are still getting leprosy... and why you should stay away from ARMADILLOS if you want to avoid it
Currently 6,500 cases of leprosy in the United States
Study has found that the disease can be carried by armadillos
1-2 million people worldwide suffer from leprosy, which is also known as Hansen's disease
Leprosy mostly affects the skin, but can lead to damaged nerves if left untreated
By Daily Mail Reporter
Despite being dismissed as a mostly ancient disease, the threat of leprosy still exists in the U.S. today, and it can be dangerous if ignored.
Commonly referred to in the Bible, leprosy (also known as Hansen's disease) has long been thought to have been eliminated ? as effective treatments are available.
However, the Health Resources and Services Administration has reported that there are currently about 6,500 cases of the disease in the U.S...
How thousands of Americans are still getting leprosy... and why you should stay away from ARMADILLOS if you want to avoid it
Currently 6,500 cases of leprosy in the United States
Study has found that the disease can be carried by armadillos
1-2 million people worldwide suffer from leprosy, which is also known as Hansen's disease
Leprosy mostly affects the skin, but can lead to damaged nerves if left untreated
By Daily Mail Reporter
Despite being dismissed as a mostly ancient disease, the threat of leprosy still exists in the U.S. today, and it can be dangerous if ignored.
Commonly referred to in the Bible, leprosy (also known as Hansen's disease) has long been thought to have been eliminated ? as effective treatments are available.
However, the Health Resources and Services Administration has reported that there are currently about 6,500 cases of the disease in the U.S...