Chagas disease outbreak in Óbidos: patient dies in ICU and municipality records six active cases

A patient infected during the Chagas disease outbreak associated with the consumption of artisanal patauá wine died this Saturday (7), at 1 pm, in Oriximiná, in the west of Pará. The victim was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Menino Jesus Regional Hospital. The death was confirmed by Óbidos City Hall, through the Municipal Health Department.

With the death, the municipality now records six confirmed cases still being monitored. Of this total, two people remain hospitalized, receiving medical assistance, while four others are undergoing outpatient care. According to the Department of Health, these patients have a stable clinical condition and are asymptomatic.