Leprosy is one of the oldest known diseases, but it remains surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. These myths tend to cause fear, stigma, and discrimination against individuals who are ...

One of the world’s oldest diseases has an even more complex history than expected. Research out today reveals that a form of leprosy was stalking people in the Americas long before Europeans arrived.

Leprosy is on the rise in Florida with 36 cases reported so far this year compared to 20 in 2024, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. The most recent case was someone between 80 ...

Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a chronic infectious disease that presents a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations predominantly determined by the host immune response. The interplay ...

No, the CDC has not issued a travel advisory for Florida over rising leprosy cases, despite the surge in Google searches ...

Leprosy cases in Florida are increasing, with 36 cases reported so far this year compared to 20 in the previous year. Also known as Hansen's disease, leprosy is a bacterial infection that is curable ...