American confirms third death from spotted fever this year

Star tick is the transmitter of spotted fever TV TEM/Reproduction The Department of Health of Americana (SP) confirmed this Monday (17) the third death from spotted fever in the city in 2026. This is a 49-year-old man, who lived in the Parque Gramado neighborhood. He was admitted to a public hospital and died on July 24, 2026. The diagnosis was confirmed after a report was issued by the Adolfo Lutz Institute. The likely site of infection will still be investigated by the PVCE team (Scorpion and Tick Surveillance and Control Program). Until the last update, Americana recorded 34 cases of spotted fever, 22 of which were discarded, nine awaiting results and three deaths. How to prevent yourself? The Department of Health advised the population to avoid places at risk for the presence of the star tick, which transmits the disease. Warning areas include banks of rivers, streams, lagoons and the surroundings of the Salto Grande Dam. ? Join the g1 Campinas channel on WhatsApp If it is necessary to access these areas, residents must take specific precautions to avoid being bitten. The main recommendations are: Wear light-colored clothes; Place the trouser hems inside the socks; Wear high boots; Check the body every three hours; Observe the emergence of symptoms.