# Over 100 Resident Doctors Suffer Salmonella Outbreak at Mexico City Hospital

More than 100 resident doctors at Mexico City's General Hospital contracted salmonella from cafeteria food, with 80 hospitalized.

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More than 100 resident doctors and health staff at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga in Mexico City contracted a salmonella outbreak. [^1]

Ana Carolina Sepúlveda Vildósola, director of the Faculty of Medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), stated on 2026-09-05 that one medical resident affected by an acute infectious gastroenteritis outbreak caused by salmonella is in critical condition. [^2]

On August 31, 2026, a Salmonella outbreak of acute infectious gastroenteritis was detected among 135 medical specialists at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga. [^3]

Sources from the Ministry of Health (SSa) reported on 2026-09-05 that all patients hospitalized for the salmonella outbreak at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga are evolving favorably. [^4]

Hospital authorities stated that the infections were temporarily related to food provided by the institutional cafeteria, leading to a preventive suspension of the service. [^5]

Rubén Hernández Flores, a gastroenterologist at the Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, stated that untreated salmonella infections can lead to severe dehydration and subsequent shock, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and the elderly. [^6]

Anonymous denunciations reported by El Economista stated that the outbreak was caused by deficiencies in food storage areas and hygiene conditions. [^7]

Anonymous reports from medical personnel indicate that the infection originated from consuming food at the hospital cafeteria. [^8]

Approximately 80 of the infected individuals remain hospitalized in the emergency area of the institution. [^9]

As of September 3, 2026, 41 people remained hospitalized under medical surveillance in stable condition following the outbreak. [^10]

Salmonella is a common gastrointestinal infection caused by bacteria that enter the body through contaminated food, water, or improperly handled products. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. More than 100 resident doctors and health staff at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga in Mexico City contracted a salmonella outbreak. (El Imparcial, News)
2. Ana Carolina Sepúlveda Vildósola, director of the Faculty of Medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), stated on 2026-09-05 that one medical resident affected by an acute infectious gastroenteritis outbreak caused by salmonella is in critical condition. (La Jornada, News)
3. On August 31, 2026, a Salmonella outbreak of acute infectious gastroenteritis was detected among 135 medical specialists at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga. (La Jornada, News)
4. Sources from the Ministry of Health (SSa) reported on 2026-09-05 that all patients hospitalized for the salmonella outbreak at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga are evolving favorably. (La Jornada, News)
5. Hospital authorities stated that the infections were temporarily related to food provided by the institutional cafeteria, leading to a preventive suspension of the service. (Record, News)
6. Rubén Hernández Flores, a gastroenterologist at the Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, stated that untreated salmonella infections can lead to severe dehydration and subsequent shock, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and the elderly. (La Jornada, News)
7. Anonymous denunciations reported by El Economista stated that the outbreak was caused by deficiencies in food storage areas and hygiene conditions. (El Imparcial, News)
8. Anonymous reports from medical personnel indicate that the infection originated from consuming food at the hospital cafeteria. (El Imparcial, News)
9. Approximately 80 of the infected individuals remain hospitalized in the emergency area of the institution. (El Imparcial, News)
10. As of September 3, 2026, 41 people remained hospitalized under medical surveillance in stable condition following the outbreak. (Record, News)
11. Salmonella is a common gastrointestinal infection caused by bacteria that enter the body through contaminated food, water, or improperly handled products. (Record, News)

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