During the summer of 2025, a total of ten people died from rickettsiosis in the municipality of Ensenada, reported Rubén Lucero Ocampo, head of the local Health Services Jurisdiction. The official noted that of 135 cases studied, 28 were positive, 18 of which were diagnosed and treated promptly, while the remaining ten resulted in deaths.
What are the symptoms of rickettsiosis?
Rickettsiosis is a disease transmitted primarily by the brown tick, whose symptoms include:
Fever
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Rash
If any of these signs appear, authorities recommend immediately seeking medical attention.
Health services have reiterated the importance of early detection, as cases treated promptly have had a favorable outcome. In contrast, those who did not receive immediate treatment suffered serious complications and deaths.
Lucero Ocampo called for maintaining basic sanitation measures in homes, such as fumigation and deworming of pets, to prevent the spread of ticks carrying the virus.
How many pets have been dewormed and sterilized in Baja California?
Among the most recent figures, it was reported that so far this year, 2,157 pets have been sterilized and 2,930 animals dewormed, in addition to the distribution of 35 tick collars. These measures are part of a comprehensive strategy to contain the problem.
The official emphasized that the disease can be fatal if not detected early, so early medical care is crucial. He reiterated that symptoms should not be ignored or treated solely at home, but should be treated under medical supervision.
The Ensenada Health Services Jurisdiction insisted that rickettsiosis is preventable if hygiene measures, animal control, and cleanliness of spaces are maintained. Citizen co-responsibility is considered key in this effort.
Source: nmas
