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Salmonella outbreak hits 135 doctors at Mexico's General Hospital

A Salmonella outbreak linked to hospital cafeteria food sickened 135 doctors at Mexico's General Hospital.

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Laboratory studies conducted by the Ministry of Health and the Hospital General confirmed the presence of Salmonella in the analyzed cases. [1] The Hospital General de México 'Dr. Eduardo Liceaga' and the Ministry of Health identified an outbreak of acute infectious gastroenteritis among resident and high-specialty doctors on August 31. [2] The Mexican Health Ministry (SSa) announced an exhaustive epidemiological and sanitary investigation to determine the origin and causes of a salmonella outbreak at the General Hospital of Mexico 'Dr. Eduardo Liceaga'. [3] A sudden increase in gastrointestinal symptoms was recorded in 135 resident and high-specialty doctors, with abdominal pain, diarrhea, low-grade fever, and vomiting being the most identified symptoms. [4] As of Thursday, September 3, 41 people remain hospitalized in stable condition under surveillance and treatment. [5] A total of 135 medical residents and specialists were affected by the outbreak, with 41 professionals remaining hospitalized for monitoring and treatment as of September 3, 2026. [6] The outsourced cafeteria service remains suspended as a preventive measure while the investigations conclude. [7]
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  1. Laboratory studies conducted by the Ministry of Health and the Hospital General confirmed the presence of Salmonella in the analyzed cases. · Vanguardia
  2. The Hospital General de México 'Dr. Eduardo Liceaga' and the Ministry of Health identified an outbreak of acute infectious gastroenteritis among resident and high-specialty doctors on August 31. · Vanguardia
  3. The Mexican Health Ministry (SSa) announced an exhaustive epidemiological and sanitary investigation to determine the origin and causes of a salmonella outbreak at the General Hospital of Mexico 'Dr. Eduardo Liceaga'. · 24 Horas
  4. A sudden increase in gastrointestinal symptoms was recorded in 135 resident and high-specialty doctors, with abdominal pain, diarrhea, low-grade fever, and vomiting being the most identified symptoms. · Vanguardia
  5. As of Thursday, September 3, 41 people remain hospitalized in stable condition under surveillance and treatment. · Vanguardia
  6. A total of 135 medical residents and specialists were affected by the outbreak, with 41 professionals remaining hospitalized for monitoring and treatment as of September 3, 2026. · 24 Horas
  7. The outsourced cafeteria service remains suspended as a preventive measure while the investigations conclude. · 24 Horas
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