Chihuahua, Mexico hit by spotted fever

16 September 2019

Of the 50 tick-borne rickettsial infections reported in the northern state of Chihuahua this year, 27 were from the capital and another 16 in Cuidad Juárez, on the border with Texas at El Paso. So far 17 deaths have been caused by spotted fever with the highest rates in the 25-44 years age group. More on tick-borne rickettsial infections in Mexico and globally. Read more.

Affected Regions

North America

Affected Countries