Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Armadillos Transmit Leprosy to Humans, Study Confirms - NYTimes.com

Armadillos have never been among the cuddly creatures routinely included in petting zoos, but on Wednesday federal researchers offered a compelling reason to avoid contact with the armored animals altogether: They are a source of leprosy infections in humans.

Be careful around armadillos!

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