Rising evidence is pointing to the possibility that leprosy has become endemic in the southeastern U.S. with Florida being named at the top.

    • @InverseParallax
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      272 years ago

      It’s just the south, it’s like Pellagra all-over again, obviously science is conspiring to insult the good Southern name!

    • wanderingmagus
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      72 years ago

      I mean, they wanted to return to Bible times. What’s Bible times without lepers and plagues? /s

  • athos77
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    Armadillos have been the main cause of the spread of leprosy in the South-Eastern United States for decades. I don’t know if the increase is due to more people walking barefoot, man increasingly encroaching on armadillo habitats, an increase in the armadillo population, the leprosy bacteria surviving longer as the weather changes, something else, or some combination. But if you live in an area with armadillos, you should wear shoes outdoors.

    • @[email protected]
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      62 years ago

      This is very confusing! I think you’re saying: don’t walk barefoot outdoors where there’s a bacterial contamination concern. This seems too simple! Please help!

      • artisanrox
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        52 years ago

        “I don’t need no shoes, I have perfectly good soles on my feet!!! 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷”

        😞😒🙄

    • @JoJoGAH
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      Duly noted, seems like everyone but me knew this! Growing up in the south , barefoot is very natural. I’ve done tons of stuff barefoot. However, once I’ve learned this, it will no longer be a pleasure I’ll take part in. Glad you wrote that out because it’s not something they put in the papers, so to say. It’s damn sure not going to be shared by many people who like to live with their head up there ass so here I am, thank you!

  • @[email protected]
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    192 years ago

    Welcome to a GOP/Nazi wonderland! Malaria, leprosy, book burning, and slavery apology. Well done Ron you would be so good for America.

  • Bri Guy
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    122 years ago

    I had no idea leprosy was even a thing in the US…

    • @jiji
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      22 years ago

      It’s extremely uncommon but does happen. Thankfully it can be cured with drugs.

    • mohKohn
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      22 years ago

      every can survive in Florida. unfortunately, most things are actually parasites.

  • theodewere
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    52 years ago

    with all the Christians running around down there, somebody must know how to cure lepers

    • justhach
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      302 years ago

      No, theodwere, leprosy is a matter of personal responsibility

  • SeaJ
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    22 years ago

    Not too surprising considering the number of armadillos there. I feel bad for those fuckers. We gave them leprosy.