Leprosy is here

04/04/2024 13 min
Leprosy is here

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If you thought leprosy was eradicated long ago, you’re not alone. But each year, more than 200,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with the condition now known as Hansen’s disease, a bacterial infection that can cause irreparable damage if untreated. A UF team is putting science over stigma to stop the spread of Hansen’s disease in Florida and beyond. Story: https://explore.research.ufl.edu/leprosy-is-here.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.