Leprosy is called Hansens Disease now. While not common it does exist in the US, and is gaining steam, especially along the southern border states and cities with a high imigration rate. There is a treatment center, in the south somewhere.

You might want to check with a doc that specializes in infectiouse diseases if you think it is possible. It's very treatable, not like what we see in the movies.

In any case, I wish you well.