Kayan Nícolas do Prado Garcia, aged 20, was admitted to the Hospital Municipal de Americana Reproduction/Social networks/Marilia Pierre A young man aged 20 died from meningitis at the Municipal Hospital Dr. Waldemar Tebaldi, in Americana (SP, on Saturday (25). The victim was identified as Kayan Nícolas do Prado Garcia. In a note sent to EPTV, an affiliate of TV Globo, this Wednesday (29), the City Hall reported that the service The municipal administration also expressed solidarity with the young man's family and friends. Meningitis: what it is and how to protect yourself Cases in the city With Kayan's death, the municipality recorded two deaths caused by the disease throughout 2026. According to the City Hall report, as of July 28, the city recorded 20 reported cases of meningitis. divided as follows: 10 of aseptic origin (when laboratory tests do not show the presence of bacteria); five unspecified; three by other bacteria; two by tuberculosis (caused by the tuberculosis bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis). saliva from the infected person comes into contact with the mucous membranes of the nose or mouth of a healthy individual (through coughing, sneezing or secretions). Direct, intimate and frequent contact with the sick person is necessary. Viral x Bacterial: these are the most important types for public health, requiring immediate treatment with antibiotics. hospital. Prevention: the main form of prevention is the vaccine. The public health system offers vaccines that protect against the main bacteria that cause the disease. VIDEOS Disclosure: everything about Campinas and the region See more news about the region on g1 Campinas.