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More leprosy cases are showing up in Florida, rest of U.S.

Central Florida cases return of ancient scourge, but doctors say odds are slim you’ll catch it

Even though most people have natural immunity against the ancient bacteria that causes leprosy, thousands across the world get ill with it every year.
Even though most people have natural immunity against the ancient bacteria that causes leprosy, thousands across the world get ill with it every year.
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The handful of Florida cases in recent years have largely been in Central Florida, with many in Brevard County on the Space Coast.

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