A 4,000-Year-Old Disease Is on the Rise in This State Thanks to ArmadillosA 4,000-Year-Old Disease Is on the Rise in This State Thanks to ArmadillosA 4,000-Year-Old Disease Is on the Rise in This State Thanks to Armadillos 

USA TODAY Network / ReutersA 4,000-year-old disease often associated with biblical times is making a slow but steady comeback in one U.S. state. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is an illness many often relegate to the history books. Florida, however, has recorded 17 infections this year as of July 18, according to state health data. Of the 174 cases recorded nationwide in 2025, 36 occurred in the state…