ARMORED ARMADILLO LINKED TO
LEPROSY CASES IN FLORIDA
@According to reports, leprosy is spreading in Florida as a result of the armored armadillo// Nine people have been attacked by the disease after they came into contact with the creature// After these cases, wildlife experts are warning people regarding the dangers of cuddling with these animals// ℗
@According to Dr. Richard Truman, acting chief of the laboratory research branch of the National Hansen*s Disease Program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the affected patients said that they came into contact with armadillos, however genetics have a major contribution in people who contract leprosy after they touch the creatures// ℗
@According to him, **Between Texas and Louisiana and the southern United States, many millions of people have direct or indirect exposure to armadillos every day// All wild animals can harbor infectious agents that are harmful to people**// He added that if animals are not touched and caution is taken, one could stay away from the attack by the disease// ℗