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Leprosy is still spreading in Florida. These women want that to change

The group aims to fight stigma and help providers spot symptoms as Florida accounts for 81% of the state’s cases, the CDC said.

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Rising evidence point to leprosy becoming "endemic" or common in Florida, but a new group is hoping to make it more obvious to patients and doctors.

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Florida woman starts leprosy support group as state sees rise in cases

Two women are starting a support group for leprosy patients in Florida in hopes of alleviating the stigma that the disease has, including the belief that it is a thing of the past.

·Florida, United States
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Leprosy is still spreading in Florida. These women want that to change

Rising evidence point to leprosy becoming "endemic" or common in Florida, but a new group is hoping to make it more obvious to patients and doctors.

·Jacksonville, United States
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The Florida Times-Union broke the news in Jacksonville, United States on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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