Roadside runner may be why leprosy cases are rising in Central Florida
Central Florida is seeing a rise in leprosy cases, with armadillos identified as a potential factor in the spread.
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Leprosy cases are increasing in Central Florida, with reports specifically mentioning Volusia. Some reports identify the armadillo—referred to as the roadside runner—as a possible contributor to the rise in infections.
Coverage from Florida Today, AOL.com, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and the Daytona Beach News-Journal emphasizes the ongoing spread of the disease and the efforts of women seeking to change the current situation. Future developments depend on the continued reporting of cases in Volusia and Central Florida and the ongoing efforts to address the spread.
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Quick answers
Where are the leprosy cases increasing?
Cases are rising in Central Florida, with reports specifically noting Volusia.
What animal is linked to the increase?
Armadillos, also described as roadside runners, are cited by some as contributing to the increase.
Who is attempting to address the issue?
According to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, there are women who want to change the fact that leprosy is still spreading in Florida.
Coverage (6)
- Florida TODAY: Leprosy cases rise, judge makes waves, python app Yahoo · 1d ago
- Leprosy cases rise, judge makes waves, python app Florida Today · 1d ago broke it first
- Armadillos contributing to increase of leprosy in Florida, some say AOL.com · 1d ago
- Leprosy is still spreading in Florida. These women want that to change Sarasota Herald-Tribune · 1d ago
- Halifax: Leprosy reported in Volusia, more cases in Central Florida Daytona Beach News-Journal · 1d ago
- Roadside runner may be why leprosy cases are rising in Central Florida Florida Today · 1d ago broke it first
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