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…
The victim was 77 years old and lived in Imbituba; a second case with discharge was registered in Hunter
Disease is an acute viral infection caused by an arbovirus, a group that also includes viruses responsible for diseases such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever
The Secretariat of Sa de Santa Catarina confirmed the death of a 77-year-old victim of West Nile fever. According to the folder, the bit occurred on the last day 8 in the city of Imbituba, on the state coast. A 56-year-old man from the municipality of Ca ador m was also infected, but evolved well and had discharge. Read more (08/24/2026
A 77-year-old woman died in Imbituba (SC), being considered a rare case by Health
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