armadillo

Yes, health officials in Florida have reported nine cases of leprosy so far this year. And yes, armadillos can transmit leprosy. But scientists say we needn't fear the armored mammals.

A high number of leprosy cases have been appearing in Florida. The possible culprit: armadillos. This year, nine cases have been reported in Florida,...

Health officials in Flagler County have reported its first case of leprosy in at least 15 years, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reports. According to…