A woman died from a tick bite in Coahuila

It was recently discovered that a 38 year old female Old Passed away Because of which tick bite, Female death was registered in municipality of san pedroin the event of coavilla,

including this death four rickettsial deaths Continuous 2023, Rickettsia is a bacteria that is spread through the bite of infected ticks. In view of the facts, the Head of Sanitary Jurisdiction No. VII, rocio queiroz Flores said the woman must have received the necessary medical attention. Social Security Clinic No. St Peter’s 21,

However, he was transferred clinic 18 Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) In Keep, the place where he lost his life. During this year, there have been a total of four deaths due to spotted fever in San Pedro Municipality.

According to the Government of Mexico, rickettsiosis It includes a group of infectious diseases caused by at least eight species of bacteria of the Rickettsia genus and which are associated with poor sanitary conditions because they are mainly transmitted by vectors. tick,

This organism is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. incubation period from 3 to 14 days with symptoms As severe headache, fever of 39°CSkin rash, muscle pain, malaise, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain.

Also, the severity of the disease can vary. Its lethality ranges from 5 to 40 percent., Because it’s a little-known disease, people rarely make the connection between bites and their symptoms.

Rickettsia is of utmost importance There are three epidemiology:

, rickettsia projekii: whose prime vector is louse of human body.

, rickettsia typhi: transmits through flea Of Mice one of two Cat,

, R. rickettsi: through which it is transmitted tick Of dogs And it is known to cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

People who show any symptoms of Rickettsiosis should consult a doctor immediately to be able to start proper and timely treatment.

Some? recommendations Coahuila was shared by the Ministry of Health:

Get pets vaccinated and dewormed.

– Check pets regularly to determine if they have lice or ticks.

– Wash them well. Preferably every 15 days and including flea soap.

Take good care of personal hygiene. Wash hands with soap, especially after touching pets and pets.

Take a bath and wear clean clothes.

– Apply repellent to exposed areas of skin.

– Regularly change and wash sheets, sheets, blankets and everything that comes into contact with the pet.

Clean the courtyard and empty space near the house.

– Throw away animal waste and all kinds of garbage.

– Keep the house clean and airy.

Likewise, he calls upon the community and ejidos of the urban area to attend or request indoor fumigationAlso anthelmintic assistance in Sanitary Jurisdiction No. VII of Francisco I. Madero, for more information you can call 87 27 73 20 44 or 87 27 73 3692.

Lastly, he mentioned that it is the responsibility of users who have pets to take care of them and deworm them, which are completely free of cost in the state.