4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of new case-patients during 2015–2020 appeared to have locally acquired the disease. https://t.co/2u6eLU6Uvs
Probable zoonotic leprosy in the southern United States.
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The overall discussions reflect a strong alignment with the article's findings, with users commenting on the role of armadillos in disease transmission and emphasizing the public health relevance, as evidenced by phrases like 'local reservoir' and 'should be discouraged.' The tone combines informational and cautionary elements, illustrating active engagement and recognition of potential impact.
Most discussions acknowledge the research's findings, with some emphasizing the significance of armadillos as a reservoir for leprosy.
The posts demonstrate high curiosity about the link between animals and disease transmission, using terms like 'probable zoonotic leprosy' and discussing local implications.
Many users reference specific data, such as the percentage of cases caused locally (34%) and contact recommendations, showing thoughtful consideration and deeper involvement.
The conversations highlight the potential public health implications and practical advice, like discouraging consumption of armadillo meat, indicating an awareness of the research's importance.
Abstract in brief
- Leprosy cases in the southern U.S., particularly Louisiana and Texas, are linked to local wild armadillos that carry the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae.
- Genomic analysis shows that strains from infected armadillos and U.S. patients are nearly identical, suggesting a common source of infection.
- This indicates that leprosy in the region could be a zoonotic disease, with armadillos serving as a significant reservoir for the bacteria.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medicine, Published April 28, 2011 https://t.co/UdhLd4wukD
中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容を一分に凝縮しました。配信長くて見れないという方に向けたダイジェストとなっています
Correcto, se confirmó en la biopsia #lepra. El antecedente de contacto con armadillos de 9 bandas fue el más importante, el cuál es una de las maneras de contraer esta rara enfermedad. https://t.co/2U9E7n2Ci7, https://t.co/5pZZsbo5M9 #docramiro
Talking about leprosy in @BU_BMC_Rheum clinical conference Consider armadillo contact esp in these areas of the US https://t.co/WJTGUeyDVR https://t.co/l2qk3hKEyL
Clinical pearl: #Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and transmitted by PROLONGED close contact an untreated person with leprosy...or, in the southern US, with wild #armadillos! https://t.co/ggMpY32fDu
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Zoonotic Transmission of Leprosy from Armadillos in the Southern US
Leprosy cases in the southern U.S. are linked to local wild armadillos carrying Mycobacterium leprae. Genomic analysis suggests a shared infection source, indicating leprosy may be a zoonotic disease in the region.
@Khaled_Luu @_xix07 لا يحمل ڤيروس لكن يمكن أن يصاب وينقل مرض الجذام (Leprosy) و هي عدوى بكتيرية لكن انتقالها منه البشر نادر جداً https://t.co/OmRTrFghmH
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
RT @takatoh_life: 中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容…
中世西洋におけるハンセン病流行はリスが原因だった!? https://t.co/yLzvavpSYh 中世ヨーロッパにおけるハンセン病とリスの関係について、久しぶりにshorts動画を投稿しました。 YouTube配信で取り上げた内容を一分に凝縮しました。配信長くて見れないという方に向けたダイジェストとなっています
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
RT @takatoh_life: 【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medic…
【原著論文(1/3)】 RW. Truman, et al. "Probable Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southern United States" The New England Journal of Medicine, Published April 28, 2011 https://t.co/UdhLd4wukD
RT @greennomad61: More... Probable #Zoonotic #Leprosy in the Southern United States (2011) "Frequent direct contact with armadillos cookin…
RT @greennomad61: More... Probable #Zoonotic #Leprosy in the Southern United States (2011) "Frequent direct contact with armadillos cookin…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
More... Probable #Zoonotic #Leprosy in the Southern United States (2011) "Frequent direct contact with armadillos cooking and consumption of armadillo meat should be discouraged."
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
RT @DrEricDing: 4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of…
4) Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, ≈34% of new case-patients during 2015–2020 appeared to have locally acquired the disease. https://t.co/2u6eLU6Uvs
1er artículo que vinculó formalmente al armadillo de 9 anillos como reservorio para micobacterium leprae https://t.co/9ZR51yyqEG
RT @c0nc0rdance: @zoonotic1 @MCBazacoPhD It may be as high as 25 of the roughly 150 new cases per year in the US. https://t.co/2h3kd0jvgI
@zoonotic1 @MCBazacoPhD It may be as high as 25 of the roughly 150 new cases per year in the US. https://t.co/2h3kd0jvgI
@Cameron99501140 @SuperCaity @joelkoskan It is rare to contract it and easily treated, but no, you would not need to eat the animal. Contact with feces, for example, would be sufficient. https://t.co/wdDnOeSPo8
Talking about leprosy in @BU_BMC_Rheum clinical conference Consider armadillo contact esp in these areas of the US https://t.co/WJTGUeyDVR https://t.co/l2qk3hKEyL
Clinical pearl: #Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and transmitted by PROLONGED close contact an untreated person with leprosy...or, in the southern US, with wild #armadillos! https://t.co/ggMpY32fDu
and Armadillos - in the US https://t.co/LakpbMR7ox https://t.co/eMhf7QCgII
Abstract しか読んでないけど、アルマジロと人でハンセン病の共通感染がある可能性を示唆した論文 Probable zoonotic leprosy in the southern United States https://t.co/127O8yBiRS
Armadillos y posible Zoonosis de Mycobacterium Leprae. @doctormacias https://t.co/vnJkcYcUX1
Correcto, se confirmó en la biopsia #lepra. El antecedente de contacto con armadillos de 9 bandas fue el más importante, el cuál es una de las maneras de contraer esta rara enfermedad. https://t.co/2U9E7n2Ci7, https://t.co/5pZZsbo5M9 #docramiro
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