SP Records First Cases of West Nile Fever; SC Has 1st Death
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São Paulo confirmed today the first two human cases of West Nile Fever (NWF) in the state. On the same day, Santa Catarina confirmed the first death for the disease in its territory.What HappenedThe State Health Secretariat of São Paulo (SES)
Brazil has at least four confirmed cases — with one death — of West Nile fever, a viral infection transmitted by pernilongo, which can cause neurological involvement in more severe cases. The state of São Paulo confirmed its first two cases in history in two cities of the interior, in Ribeirão Preto and in São José do Rio Preto. Already in Santa Catarina, they are cases in the city of Hunting and in Imbituba, this second one evolved to death. In…
Brasilia, Aug 25 (Latin Press) Two human cases of Western Nile fever were confirmed for the first time in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, reported today by the Center for Epidemiological Surveillance Prof. Alexandre Vranjac. The post Report two cases of Western Nile fever in São Paulo, Brazil first appeared on News Prensa Latina.
A 34-year-old woman, living in Ribeirão Preto, and an 18-year-old teenager living in São José do Rio Preto, are the two confirmed cases of West Nile fever in the state of São Paulo, according to the Center for Epidemiological Surveillance Prof. Alexandre Vranjac (CVE-SP), of the State Health Secretariat of São Paulo (SES-SP). The first patient reported that she recently travelled to the Amazon region, but is already cured. The second is hospital…
West Nile Fever: See What Is Known About Cases in the Country; Most Infections Do Not Cause Symptoms
São Paulo confirmed on this last Monday (24) the first two human cases of West Nile fever registered in the state. Despite the confirmation of the diagnoses, it is not yet known where the two patients were infected. Also on this second, the Department of Health of Santa Catarina confirmed the first death for the disease in the state. The victim was a 77-year-old woman, from Imbituba, municipality of the south coast. A 56-year-old man, from Cacci…
The state of São Paulo confirmed, on 24 August, the first two cases of West Nile fever in humans. Despite the confirmed diagnoses, the origin of the infection of the two patients is still unknown by the health authorities. In Santa Catarina, the Health Secretariat also confirmed on 24 August, the first death [...]
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