Leprosy cases on the rise in Florida. Should travellers be concerned?

Amidst a concerning rise in leprosy cases across Florida, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning saying the disease may be on the path to becoming endemic in the region.

Travellers heading to the southeastern region of the United States, specifically central Florida, should be mindful of the potential risk of transmission, the CDC stated.

“Florida, USA, has witnessed an increased incidence of leprosy cases lacking traditional risk factors,” the