The star tick — also known scientifically as Amblyomma — can carry one of the most lethal diseases in the country: spotted fever Adobe Stock The City of Araras (SP) confirmed, this Thursday (20), the third death from spotted fever this year. The victim is a 52-year-old woman, resident of the eastern region of the municipality, who worked collecting recycled material. It is already the fifth death from the disease in 3 cities. The patient first sought medical help at the Emergency Care Unit (UPA) and was then transferred to Santa Casa. However, the clinical picture was already at an advanced stage. The date of death was not disclosed. ? Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram “The victim was first helped at the UPA and then at Santa Casa, however, when she sought care, the symptoms were already very advanced and, unfortunately, it was not possible to reverse them”, explained Tavane Anselmo Malaguese, coordinator of the Health Surveillance Sector.
City in the interior of SP confirms 3rd death from spotted fever
The star tick — also known scientifically as Amblyomma — can carry one of the most lethal diseases in the country: spotted fever Adobe Stock The City of Araras (SP) confirmed, this Thursday (20), the third death from spotted fever this...
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It is already the fifth death from the disease in 3 cities. The patient first sought medical help at the Emergency Care Unit (UPA) and was then transferred to Santa Casa.
- However, the clinical picture was already at an advanced stage.
- Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram “The victim was first helped at the UPA and then at Santa Casa, however, when she sought care, the symptoms were already very advanced and,...
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Teams from Epidemiological Surveillance and the Zoonoses Sector investigate the victim's travel history with his family to verify the need for an acarological evaluation — a technical procedure that monitors and controls the star tick infestation in the region. Children died at the beginning of the year In addition to the death recorded this August, Araras recorded two other deaths from the disease in January this year: two children, aged 8 and 9. Since 2020, the municipality has recorded nine deaths from spotted fever. The region has recorded 5 deaths from the disease this year: ARARAS: an 8-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl, who died on January 14 and 20 respectively, and a 52-year-old woman. PIRASSUNUNGA: an 83-year-old man who died on May 18. LEME: a 9-year-old girl who died on June 18. Symptoms, prevention and contagion Caused by the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii, spotted fever is transmitted by tick bites, especially the star tick. For contamination to occur, the parasite needs to remain attached to the skin for at least four hours. Transmission can occur at any stage of the arachnid's life: micuim (larva), nymph or adult. Signs of the disease usually appear between 2 and 14 days after contact. When identifying symptoms, the advice is to seek medical attention immediately: High fever and headache; Muscle and abdominal pain; Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea; Swelling or red spots on the palms and soles of the feet. Health Surveillance warns the population to avoid forest areas, humid places, trails or accumulations of dry leaves. If you need to visit these environments, the recommendation is to wear pants, boots and long-sleeved blouses — preferably light colors, which makes it easier to see the tick. EPTV VIDEOS: See more news from the region on g1 São Carlos and Araraquara