Leprosy

[VoodooChild011]

My buddy shot an armadillo and im not sure if he hit it but we got the arrow back and he didnt see really any blood on it but the arrow broke. he chewed on the fletching and is worried that he has it it was about 3 years ago. Any help???

[tvc184]

Looking at wikipedia, the incubation period can be up to 30 years but typically is 3-5 years.

It also says that much of it can be treated successfully as it is bacterial. My suggestion would be to see a doctor as soon as possible.

[rubydog]

Looking at wikipedia, the incubation period can be up to 30 years but typically is 3-5 years.

It also says that much of it can be treated successfully as it is bacterial. My suggestion would be to see a doctor as soon as possible.

This ^^^^^

[Javelin]

I have no Idea about leprosy but why would he chew on the fletching?

[Texbow]

I have no Idea about leprosy but why would he chew on the fletching?

My question also.

[huntresss]

According to my research, there has never been a documented case of a human contracting Hansen's Disease from an armadillo. Since they are one of the few animals which can carry the disease however, armadilloes are frequently the model used in research studies. Does your friend have skin lesions or some other symptom that makes him think he has it?

[BIG IRON]

I have no Idea about leprosy but why would he chew on the fletching?

I thought everyone was supposed to do that after shooting an armadillo.

Is he showing any symptoms?

[HUNTnTAIL]

Any symptoms why does he think he has it

[tvc184]

Making note to self. Don't chew on fletching after firing it through an animal.

[kfd82]

My answer is going to depend on how old your friend is.

[Jaspro]

I wouldn't worry if he does have Leprosy they have isolated isand colonies in the pacific for people who are infected.

[lameduck]

I wouldn't worry if he does have Leprosy they have isolated isand colonies in the pacific for people who are infected.

You ain't right

[BIG IRON]

I wouldn't worry if he does have Leprosy they have isolated isand colonies in the pacific for people who are infected.

Any hot chicks there?

[kfd82]

I wouldn't worry if he does have Leprosy they have isolated isand colonies in the pacific for people who are infected.

Actually, I think they still have an official Leper colony in Louisiana somewhere.

[razored_reaper]

It is a myth. You cannot contract leprosy from an Armadillo...