The General Hospital of Mexico identifies Salmonella outbreak among resident and high-specialty doctors
The General Hospital of Mexico identified an outbreak of acute infectious gastroenteritis caused by Salmonella bacteria among resident and high-specialty doctors. The outbreak was detected on August 31, following a sudden increase in patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms. Laboratory studies confirmed the presence of Salmonella in the analyzed cases, while two cases also showed a coinfection with Escherichia coli enterotoxigenic (ETEC). As of September 3, 2026, 135 doctors presented symptoms, with 41 remaining hospitalized for monitoring and treatment. All patients are currently stable and under medical supervision. The outbreak is temporally associated with the consumption of food provided by the institutional cafeteria's substituted service. In response to the outbreak, the General Hospital of Mexico immediately suspended the cafeteria service for resident doctors. The hospital continues an epidemiological and sanitary investigation to determine the specific source of contamination and is following up on other potentially exposed individuals.
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