New cases of leprosy continue to be reported in US | Video | Univision 45 Houston KXLN

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, states like Florida saw a 34% increase in infection rates, the same as between 2015 and 2020. On this matter, Dr. Rodrigo Hasbun appeals to the community to remain calm, as contracting the disease is “very rare” and transmission occurs only through prolonged contact with an infected person.