UF team puts science over stigma to stop the spread of Hansen’s disease

Florida has one of the highest rates of infection for Hansen’s disease, formerly known as leprosy. Read this UF Research article to learn about the research and work of UF’s Hansen’s disease team, which is helping shed light on the disease’s prevalence in Florida through the study of roadkill armadillos.

Learn more: Leprosy is here – Explore Magazine (ufl.edu)