Spotted fever: Piracicaba region leads cases and deaths in the state of SP in 2026

Spotted fever: understand what it is and what the symptoms of the disease are. The region of Piracicaba (SP) is among those that recorded the most cases and deaths from spotted fever in the state of São Paulo in 2026. The survey was released to g1 by the State Department of Health this Wednesday (15). According to the report, in total, the state recorded 18 cases of the disease this year, 17 of which resulted in death. Follow g1 Piracicaba on Instagram The regions of Piracicaba, Campinas (SP) and Sorocaba (SP) lead the lists of confirmed cases and deaths from spotted fever. See below: Confirmed cases Piracicaba: 3 cases Campinas: 3 cases Sorocaba: 3 cases Santo André: 1 case São José dos Campos: 1 case Deaths Piracicaba: 3 deaths Sorocaba: 3 deaths Campinas: 2 deaths Santo André: 1 death São José dos Campos: 1 death According to the folder, for the rest of the cases, the likely sites of infection remain under investigation. Young man discovers tick-caused disease after watching documentary in MG EPTV Reproduction What are the symptoms? According to the Ministry of Health, the main symptoms of spotted fever are: fever; severe headache; nausea and vomiting; diarrhea and abdominal pain; constant muscle pain; swelling and redness of the palms and soles of the feet; gangrene in the fingers and ears; paralysis of the limbs that starts in the legs and goes up to the lungs, causing respiratory arrest. In Brazilian spotted fever, the incubation period, from the tick bite to the manifestation of symptoms, is two to 14 days. How can I avoid the disease? The star tick is found naturally in lawns and forests, especially in areas close to rivers, lakes and ponds. If it is contaminated, it can transmit the bacteria that causes spotted fever; Avoid walking, sitting and lying on grass and in places where dry fallen leaves accumulate. Ticks concentrate in shady areas; Avoid approaching rivers, lakes, ponds and animals present in the area; Have a picnic, celebration, photo shoot and physical activity in the paved areas; Wear light-colored clothes, observe your body and clothes. If a tick gets to you, it will be easier to see; Use repellent proven to be effective against ticks. Apply to exposed skin, shoes and clothing; Found a tick stuck to your skin? Remove carefully, without crushing, preferably using tweezers and wash the area with soap and water; At home, take a hot shower and use loofah in a circular motion. If you have a tick on your skin, the loofah helps to remove it; When visiting green areas and parks, respect the directions on information signs; The dog tick is not the same species as the star tick. However, if your pet frequents a risk area, it may be infested by the star tick and take it home. VIDEOS: everything about Piracicaba and the region See more news about the region at g1 Piracicaba