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Lindsay Ariadna Concha-Mora1,2, José Eduardo Mares-Gil1, Irais Guerrero-Gamiño1
1Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Avenida Morones Prieto 3000, Monterrey Nuevo Leon 64710, Mexico.
Abstract:
A pediatric Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) outbreak exhibiting high pediatric mortality in Nuevo León, Mexico. The classic triad was present (fever, rash, and tick bite). Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis identified urban clusters in marginalized areas, emphasizing social determinants' impact. Early diagnosis and targeted interventions are critical.
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