# CDC Data Shows Leprosy Cases Spiking in Florida, With a Surprising Cause

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Podcast: [Facts Matter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/facts-matter-4835545)
Published: 2026-08-21T00:00:00+00:00
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Leprosy appears to be not only spreading in central Florida, but according to the CDC, it might now be endemic to the region. Let’s explore why that is, as well as what it means for the safety of Americans.

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