Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever -- Mexico
So far in 2017, 20 confirmed cases of rickettsial infection, transmitted by tick bite, have been registered in Chihuahua. Of these, 9 people have died, according to Ministry of Health staff.
All the cases of rickettsiosis have occurred in the municipality of Chihuahua, so it is recommended to maintain personal hygiene at home and to allocate an adequate space for pets, keeping it clean and bathing pets at least twice monthly with anti-insect soap.
In 2016 in the state of Chihuahua, 55
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