Leprosy is Back In the US…coming from Animals (9-Banded Armadillo, Florida)

A JAAD Case Reports publication: click HERE for free full article (selected by Dr Christophe HSU, MD  – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland)

 

Comments

  • Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease
  • The animal involved in the transmission in these 4 cases is the 9-banded armadillo. In 2 cases, the animal is responsible for sure

 

 

About Dr Christophe HSU

Dr HSU is an internationally seasoned dermatologist who has lived as an expatriate and who therefore understands the difficulty in finding a like-minded healthcare provider in a sometimes intimidating environment. [(dermatologue) in French]

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