Salmonella outbreak affects workers at CIMA Hospital in Escazú

The Ministry of Health is conducting an epidemiological investigation into a Salmonella outbreak affecting employees at CIMA Hospital in Escazú. As of the latest reports, authorities have identified 66 suspected cases, two laboratory-confirmed cases, and two individuals who have been hospitalized.

Symptoms reported among those affected include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and general malaise. While laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of Salmonella spp., the specific source of the exposure remains under investigation. Health officials are currently analyzing epidemiological data to determine if the outbreak was caused by a common food or water source.

Christian Valverde, the Director General of Health, stated that technical teams are working to identify the common exposure factor and transmission mechanism. No deaths have been reported in connection with this event.