Tick-borne infection deaths in NW state of Mexico

1 July 2021

The tick-borne infection Rocky Mountain spotted fever has sickened 23 people so far this year in the state of Baja California and killed eight of the youngest victims. It has been suggested that children and adolescents have been impacted the most due to their close association with pet dogs, which may harbour the infected ticks. Areas of concern include Mexicali, Guadalupe Victoria, Ejido Nuevo Leon, the Rio Hardy neighbourhood and Maclovio Rojas area of Tijuana. Read more.

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North America

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