The Ministry of Health confirmed that during 2023, 70 cases of rickettsial disease have been confirmed, resulting in 34 deaths.
Mexicali. The Baja California Department of Health announced that during 2023, 592 suspected cases of rickettsial disease have been studied, of which 70 were positive, 34 died, and 36 patients have recovered.
In a statement, the national agency called on people to promptly test for the presence of ticks in their environment and to take hygiene and pet care measures, as rickettsiosis spread by this parasite can affect any family member. family.
He recalled that rickettsiosis is a rapidly developing disease that is spread by brown dog ticks, so it is crucial to identify danger areas in your home and address symptoms early to avoid progression of the disease.
If you develop severe headache, fever, muscle pain, nausea, and general malaise, it is important not to confuse these with symptoms of a common cold and to seek medical evaluation to request a diagnosis. If you have been exposed to ticks, be sure to mention it to your doctor so he can order an appropriate test.
In the later stages of the disease, a rash will appear, which is a sign of a severe stage, so you should not wait until symptoms appear before taking action.
Risk factors for contracting rickettsiosis include contact with land where tick nests can form, items and furniture in the home being left outdoors, living with an unwormed dog or being allowed to walk on the street without supervision, This is why it is called to keep the home clean, fumigate at least 3 times a year and pay attention to pet hygiene.
Finally, the Ministry of Health stated that long-term prevention and care activities against rickettsial diseases have been carried out in susceptible areas of all cities; when the zoonotic disease project brigade comes to dangerous areas for fumigation, citizens are asked to open their homes to avoid resulting illness and death.
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