American confirms second 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 (3) the second death from spotted fever in the city in 2026. This is a 77-year-old man, who lived in the Parque Gramado neighborhood. He was admitted to a public hospital in the city and died on July 17, 2026. The diagnosis was confirmed after a report was issued by the Adolfo Lutz Institute. The case is autochthonous (contracted in the municipality itself), however the exact location of the infection will still be investigated by the PVCE team (Scorpion and Tick Surveillance and Control Program). Until the last update, Americana recorded 29 cases of spotted fever, 18 of which were discarded, nine awaiting results and two 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.