Medieval strain of leprosy discovered in UK squirrels

Leprosy was thought to have been eradicated from the UK for centuries -- until now. It turns out the disease has been harbored, perhaps since the Middle Ages, in red squirrels in the British Isles. And research indicates that these squirrels could transmit the disease to humans, though the chances are low.

Source: CNN.com - Health - November 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news