Mark your calendars for Oct. 27, 2023. The Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) Symposium will take place in the Reitz Union Chamber from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Expect a morning of informative talks from research experts. Breakfast and refreshments will be provided. This event has a maximum capacity of 120 people, so register early to save your spot!

Hansen’s disease, commonly known as Leprosy, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and rarely by M. lepromatosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida has seen an increase in leprosy cases that lack traditional risk factors. Though about 95% of people have natural immunity to leprosy, the gradual increase in cases has been cause for concern. The National Hansen’s Disease Program reported 159 new cases in the United States in 2020, with Florida being one of the top reporting states that accounted for 69% of the total new cases.

Get more information about the event at epi.ufl.edu/events/hansens-disease-leprosy-symposium, including the agenda and speaker list.
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