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Florida leprosy cases reached a record. See where cases are being reported - WPEC

Published by WPEC By Eric Weiss · 2 August 2026 at 18:33
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Florida leprosy cases reached a record. See where cases are being reported - WPEC
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Florida reported a record 36 Hansen’s disease cases in 2025 and 17 more so far in 2026. State data show which counties reported infections.

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