Mapping of capybaras indicates low risk of Brazilian spotted fever in Floripa
A study shows a low risk of Brazilian spotted fever in areas with presence of capybaras in Florianópolis, Brazil, conducted by the Federal University of Santa Catarina.
Red-faced howler monkey: species that disappeared during a yellow fever outbreak is recorded again in SC; VIDEO
A red-faced howler monkey was spotted in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, marking a rare occurrence since its population was heavily impacted by yellow fever outbreaks.
Boy, 8, dies from TICK BITE after contracting deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever
An eight-year-old boy has died from Rocky Mountain spotted fever after being bitten by a tick, with his family blaming medical professionals for his lack of timely treatment.
Boy who died from spotted fever was treated 5 times and received different diagnoses, says family
The family of 8-year-old Jonathan Luiz Campagna, who died from spotted fever, is seeking an investigation into inconsistent diagnoses after he was treated five times at a healthcare unit in Araras, SP.
Two children die from spotted fever in the interior of SP
The city of Araras confirmed the deaths of two children due to spotted fever, with a boy aged 8 and a girl aged 9 passing away on January 14 and 20, respectively.