Leprosy remains rare and hard to catch, but cases are rising. Here's what Floridians should know about symptoms, exposure and ...

This biblical disease isn't widespread in the United States – but at least one state is trying to pinpoint its uptick in numbers.

If you liked this story, share it with other people. There are more cases of Hansen’s disease reported in Brazil than any other nation besides India. Even though the disease is highly prevalent, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Armadillos don't usually get much attention in Florida, a state better known for pythons, gators and sharks, but an increase in ...

Florida has reported 25 cases of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, so far this year. Leprosy is a curable bacterial ...

A rare disease is spreading in Florida, prompting a warning from health officials. WKMG reports 17 cases of leprosy have been reported in the Sunshine State so far this year. According to Florida ...

A 4,000-year-old disease is making a comeback in at least one U.S. state, and officials say armadillos could be to blame. Cases of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, are slowly increasing in ...

The only armadillo native to the United States is the nine-banded. Armadillos are the only mammal other than humans to carry a specific strain of leprosy. The armadillo's closest animal relative is ...

Armadillos are a common sight across parts of Georgia, especially in warmer months as they wander yards and roadsides, but they are not as harmless as they seem. One in six Georgia armadillos carry ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 4,000-year-old disease often associated with biblical times is making a slow but steady comeback in one U.S. state. Leprosy, ...

Armadillos don't usually get much attention in Florida, a state better known for pythons, gators and sharks, but an increase in leprosy cases in the Sunshine State, including two in Volusia, is ...