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Florida has seen leprosy cases reach a recorded high in 2025, with scientific attention turning toward the role of armadillos in the spread.
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Leprosy cases are on the rise in Central Florida, with armadillos identified as a likely source of the increase.
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Central Florida is experiencing a rise in leprosy cases, with health experts and reports pointing to armadillos as a primary driver of the spread.