https://miru-ffm.org/tags/mycobacterium-leprae/ Recent content in Mycobacterium leprae on Mycobacterial Infection Research Unit Source Themes academia (https://sourcethemes.com/academic/) en-us Copyright &copy; {year} Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://miru-ffm.org/news/post16/ Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://miru-ffm.org/news/post16/ <img src="map.png"> <br><br> Our new study analysing leprosy (Hansen’s disease) trends in Florida between 1996 and 2025 reveals a fifteen-fold increase in the annual incidence rate over the 30-year period. A total of 359 confirmed cases were reported across the state, highlighting the continued public health relevance of this neglected infectious disease in the United States. <br><br> The analysis identified Brevard County as a hotspot, accounting for 113 cases during the study period. Notably, locally acquired infections represented the largest category among cases with a known mode of acquisition, underscoring the importance of understanding local transmission patterns. <br><br> These findings provide valuable insights into the changing epidemiology of leprosy in Florida and highlight the need for continued surveillance, early detection, and increased awareness of Hansen’s disease. <br><br> You can find the full publication via the <a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0014820">journal's homepage</a>, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42993766/">PubMed</a> or the <a href="https://miru-ffm.org/publication/plos_ntd_2026">MIRU website</a>.