So far in 2016, Baja California has registered 10 deaths from rickettsia, of which 5 have occurred in Ensenada, 3 in Tijuana, and 2 in Mexicali, reported the state’s Secretary of Health, Adrián Medina Amarillas.
The official noted that Ensenada has now become the main focus of attention, accounting not only for the highest number of deaths but also for nearly half of the almost 100 positive cases detected throughout the state this year.
He explained that this disease is no longer exclusive to Mexicali, as it was in previous years, but has spread to vulnerable areas in other municipalities, particularly along the coast.
These areas share problems such as a lack of basic services, garbage accumulation, and the presence of stray dogs, factors that favor the spread of the disease.
“We have been focused on Ensenada for almost 10 days, working intensively hand in hand with the municipality to ensure that those who test positive have access to treatment,” he stated.
Medina Amarillas emphasized that, although many patients have been treated promptly, the five deaths recorded in Ensenada represent an unusual number for this time of year, which has raised health alerts in the region.
Finally, he stressed that in Mexicali, cases have decreased thanks to greater public awareness and the preventive measures implemented. He reiterated that community efforts will continue to be strengthened throughout the state to contain the rickettsia outbreak.
Source: elimparcial
