Leprosy

[Boffin]

A recent CDC report indicates that a growing body of evidence suggests central Florida may represent an endemic location for leprosy.

[PugMom]

:22yikes: Good Gawd, what's next?!

[Two Bills]

:22yikes: Good Gawd, what's next?!

Locusts............. Plagues of'em!

[Dotneko]

Locusts............. Plagues of'em!

Already here! Lubbers all over the place.

[Taltarzac725]

Leprosy | Florida Department of Health (http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/leprosy/index.html)

I would like to see a link for that CDC report.

World Leprosy Day: Bust the Myths, Learn the Facts | Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) | CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/leprosy/world-leprosy-day/index.html) ????

[Bay Kid]

This is what we get for letting any and everything walk into our country without venting them. Diseases, drugs and who knows what else.

[fishon]

TB is walking across the border unchecked and bussed all over the country.
Who should we thank?

[ThirdOfFive]

A recent CDC report indicates that a growing body of evidence suggests central Florida may represent an endemic location for leprosy.
Oh NOOOOO!!! Leprosy! Unclean!! We need colonies now, preferably well offshore!!

Okay. So the panic is out of the way. Let's look at the reality.

First of all, the reports I've read. is that central Florida accounts for 20% of all new reported cases in America. Sounds horrible, but Central Florida has a population of 8,359,609 (Wikipedia), and the total number of cases is a whole 181. Put another way, that is 0.002% of the population. "Minuscule" is the word that comes to mind.

Second, Leprosy is a CURABLE disease. "The currently recommended treatment regimen consists of three drugs: dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine" (World Health Organization).

Don't know about the rest of y'all but based on that, I'm not quite ready to consider moving to (say) Iceland...

[Bill14564]

Leprosy | Florida Department of Health (http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/leprosy/index.html)

I would like to see a link for that CDC report.

World Leprosy Day: Bust the Myths, Learn the Facts | Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) | CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/leprosy/world-leprosy-day/index.html) ????

It was probably this one from the Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/8/22-0367_article?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_350-DM109187&ACSTrackingLabel=Tuberculosis%20and%20Other%20Myco bacteria%20Articles%20in%20the%20August%202023%20E merging%20Infectious%20Diseases%20Journal&deliveryName=USCDC_350-DM109187#r6).

[Blueblaze]

Must be true -- You know, it's spread by the only other species on the planet that gets leprosy, armadillos!

And get this -- we saw a whole family of them rooting around in our back yard this week in the middle of the day!

It probably has something to do with this being the hottest summer in Florida since before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. CO2 levels rise above 0.04% and suddenly we've got Armadillos with leprosy frolicking in Florida on a 100 degree afternoon!

It must be a Sign of the End Times!

[bobeaston]

And the CDC is the source of all wisdom and truth?

[GizmoWhiskers]

And the CDC is the source of all wisdom and truth?
Some good representation "between the lines" for what "C-D-C" really stands for. What color loofa for Leprosy? Asking for a friend.

[Blackbird45]

Let's open a leprosy colony at Spanish Spring Square

[Cobullymom]

A recent CDC report indicates that a growing body of evidence suggests central Florida may represent an endemic location for leprosy.
And after the Covid lies and mess you'd believe the CDC? They want to make sure no one else wants to move to Florida. If there was such an increase just where do you think it would come from...Hmmm let me see, maybe the millions of illegals just walking through our borders...

[MidWestIA]

intense florida sun? - avoid people with skin rashes?

80% of the 226 cases occurring in persons residing in Monroe, Dade and Hillsborough Counties at the time of onset. Another 82 cases were reported during the next two decades (1976-95). A demographic analysis of 24 confirmed or probable cases reported between 1987 and 1995

[defrey12]

Oh NOOOOO!!! Leprosy! Unclean!! We need colonies now, preferably well offshore!!

Okay. So the panic is out of the way. Let's look at the reality.

First of all, the reports I've read. is that central Florida accounts for 20% of all new reported cases in America. Sounds horrible, but Central Florida has a population of 8,359,609 (Wikipedia), and the total number of cases is a whole 181. Put another way, that is 0.002% of the population. "Minuscule" is the word that comes to mind.

Second, Leprosy is a CURABLE disease. "The currently recommended treatment regimen consists of three drugs: dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine" (World Health Organization).

Don't know about the rest of y'all but based on that, I'm not quite ready to consider moving to (say) Iceland...

A nice analysis. But it presupposes that the CDC publishes reliable information 😂😂😂😂. If the last three years has taught us anything…

[mikeycereal]

And after the Covid lies and mess you'd believe the CDC?

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[KeithRiz]

Plants need CO2 to live. They pay us back with O2.

[midiwiz]

A recent CDC report indicates that a growing body of evidence suggests central Florida may represent an endemic location for leprosy.

Seriously? after what everyonehas gone through in 2020 you actually believe anything the CDC has to say? Not even the doctors and nurses pay attention to them any more.

[aldeana]

Venting? You mean vetting, right?

[Two Bills]

Venting? You mean vetting, right?

Don't think so.
I believe poster is in favor of shooting all trying to cross border.:icon_wink:

[Vermilion Villager]

Let's open a leprosy colony at Spanish Spring Square

Went there one night....already thought there was!!! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Vermilion Villager]

This is what we get for letting any and everything walk into our country without venting them. Diseases, drugs and who knows what else.
Suggestion to all...if one is to opine to others their superiority, make sure you know how to spell! :ho:

[kendi]

It’s not new to Florida. Armadillos spread it as they pass through your yard. Gardeners are especially susceptible since the contaminates are on the ground. This is according to TV academy wildlife instructor. No biggie though cause it’s curable.

[coconutmama]

It’s not new to Florida. Armadillos spread it as they pass through your yard. Gardeners are especially susceptible since the contaminates are on the ground. This is according to TV academy wildlife instructor. No biggie though cause it’s curable.

Thanks for the reminder!

[ThirdOfFive]

It’s not new to Florida. Armadillos spread it as they pass through your yard. Gardeners are especially susceptible since the contaminates are on the ground. This is according to TV academy wildlife instructor. No biggie though cause it’s curable.
That's it, then! Barbecued armadillos (..oes?) are definitely off the menu.

[blueash]

Sorry to inform some of you, but doctors still pay a lot of attention to what the CDC says. It is the world's foremost organization for the collection, analysis, and distribution of data and information on both infectious and non-infectious diseases.

Several posters here prefer to have their political leaders push non-informed pseudoscience. That's your choice. But I guarantee you that you want your doctor reading what the CDC produces when you get sick. Of course you can try ivermectin and rectal lysol if you like when you get leprosy.



But never let facts get in the way of a good hatefest.

[manaboutown]

Probably brought in by illegal aliens. Leprosy is rampant in India. If it gets into the local armadillo population look out!

[RUCdaze]

The CDC is part of the World Health Organization. Need I say more? Would you really go to a doctor who allows himself to be controlled by a blatantly political organization? Not unless you're really woke!

[bob47]

Sorry to inform some of you, but doctors still pay a lot of attention to what the CDC says. It is the world's foremost organization for the collection, analysis, and distribution of data and information on both infectious and non-infectious diseases.

Several posters here prefer to have their political leaders push non-informed pseudoscience. That's your choice. But I guarantee you that you want your doctor reading what the CDC produces when you get sick. Of course you can try ivermectin and rectal lysol if you like when you get leprosy.



But never let facts get in the way of a good hatefest.

Thank you for a welcome dose of reality and common sense.

[Bill14564]

The CDC is part of the World Health Organization. Need I say more? Would you really go to a doctor who allows himself to be controlled by a blatantly political organization? Not unless you're really woke!

Honestly, no. That statement pretty much says it all.

[Sabella]

The CDC is now in the same boat as the FBI

[GizmoWhiskers]

Probably brought in by illegal aliens. Leprosy is rampant in India. If it gets into the local armadillo population look out!
Bingo! Bats, armadillos, monkeys, birds, train crashes, balloons oh and don't forget children; anything but lack of accountability or nefarious agendas...

[blueash]

The CDC is part of the World Health Organization. Need I say more? Would you really go to a doctor who allows himself to be controlled by a blatantly political organization? Not unless you're really woke!

What a ridiculous post. Sometimes the foolishness of people here amazes me. It would be funny if it were not made by people who actually are allowed to vote. Nobody is "controlled" by the CDC. It is not a political organization as you use the term although it is an independent government agency, and it is 100% not a part of the WHO. So, how many wrong things can RUC type into a post? Every single statement is demonstrably false.

I don't know if I am woke, but at least I am not wrong about everything I post.

[coconutmama]

Sorry to inform some of you, but doctors still pay a lot of attention to what the CDC says. It is the world's foremost organization for the collection, analysis, and distribution of data and information on both infectious and non-infectious diseases.

Several posters here prefer to have their political leaders push non-informed pseudoscience. That's your choice. But I guarantee you that you want your doctor reading what the CDC produces when you get sick. Of course you can try ivermectin and rectal lysol if you like when you get leprosy.



But never let facts get in the way of a good hatefest.

Good post but they won’t listen. Thanks for taking the time to write it.

[KathySteve]

"The absence of traditional risk factors in many recent cases of leprosy in Florida, coupled with the high proportion of residents, like our patient, who spend a great deal of time outdoors, supports the investigation into environmental reservoirs as a potential source of transmission."

[Whitley]

:22yikes: Good Gawd, what's next?!

Locusts of course. I'm ready.
ANyone else find it odd that we have had a Major testify before Congress that the US Government has collected non earthly biological entities from recovered UAP's, and it is not on every front page. Strange times.

[Bill14564]

Locusts of course. I'm ready.
ANyone else find it odd that we have had a Major testify before Congress that the US Government has collected non earthly biological entities from recovered UAP's, and it is not on every front page. Strange times.

No, after watching it I'm not surprised at all. But that discussion is for another thread.

[conman5652@aol.com]

The Americans politicians in DC who won’t fix it. It like it’s the fault of the White House people. But only the dome can fix it. They make the laws and sign by White House to make it law

[Buckeye Bill]

Wow I went to a leper colony in west Africa the people were really nice and they made really nice wood carvings. I still have several. Wonder if the Villages have a carving club.

[Whitley]

What a ridiculous post. Sometimes the foolishness of people here amazes me. It would be funny if it were not made by people who actually are allowed to vote. Nobody is "controlled" by the CDC. It is not a political organization as you use the term although it is an independent government agency, and it is 100% not a part of the WHO. So, how many wrong things can RUC type into a post? Every single statement is demonstrably false.

I don't know if I am woke, but at least I am not wrong about everything I post.

It would seem, according to the past head of the CDC, that it's operations have been affected by politics. The former CDC director Robert Redfield accused the former chief White House medical adviser Fauci of sidelining him from conversations about Covid’s origins. When you have a group of people that decide there can only be one point of view, that’s problematic. Redfield went on to say , “And I’ll keep on saying that’s antithetical to science and unfortunately that’s what they did.” The CDC, WHO, FBI, IRS, DOJ, all have taken a hit as far as trust is concerned.

[blueash]

It would seem, according to the past head of the CDC, that it's operations have been affected by politics. The former CDC director Robert Redfield accused the former chief White House medical adviser Fauci of sidelining him from conversations about Covid’s origins. When you have a group of people that decide there can only be one point of view, that’s problematic. Redfield went on to say , “And I’ll keep on saying that’s antithetical to science and unfortunately that’s what they did.” The CDC, WHO, FBI, IRS, DOJ, all have taken a hit as far as trust is concerned.

You are completely altering what Redfield said and completely ignoring what the others who participated said about it. Completely standard operating procedure on one side of the aisle
What Redfield said in his testimony to Congress was that he was not invited to participate in a small group discussion of Covid's origin that Fauci attended. He accused Fauci, without evidence, of excluding him. Fauci has said, confirmed by others, that he, Fauci, did not have any input into the persons at that meeting which was not organized by Fauci.

The meeting had absolutely no relation to operations of the CDC nor the NIH but was a discussion for a publication on the origins of the Covid virus (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/antithetical-science-ex-cdc-director-222439085.html). Fauci simply was invited to attend that discussion. He reports that persons in attendance supported both the animal to human mutation theory and the lab origin theory. Some of the participants wrote an article articulating the evidence favoring the natural origin theory. No science was suppressed. Redfield simply was not part of that discussion group. I guess his feelings were hurt.

Nothing in the world prevented Redfield from publishing any theory he wished to propose with evidence and analysis. There was and is no barrier to open discussion of alternative theories as shown by how both theories continue to have proponents.

Funny how reality differs from some posters suggestions.

[margaretmattson]

Sorry to inform some of you, but doctors still pay a lot of attention to what the CDC says. It is the world's foremost organization for the collection, analysis, and distribution of data and information on both infectious and non-infectious diseases.

Several posters here prefer to have their political leaders push non-informed pseudoscience. That's your choice. But I guarantee you that you want your doctor reading what the CDC produces when you get sick. Of course you can try ivermectin and rectal lysol if you like when you get leprosy.



But never let facts get in the way of a good hatefest.
Exactly.