# Meningitis outbreak at Mendoza private hospital > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/meningitis-outbreak-at-mendoza-private-hospital > Updated: 2026-10-26T22:46:19.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Health authorities in Mendoza, Argentina, have launched an investigation following a meningitis outbreak at the Hospital Privado de Mendoza. The outbreak is linked to the bacterium Serratia marcescens, which has caused two deaths among patients who underwent surgery at the facility. In response to the outbreak, the Ministry of Health and Sports ordered a preventive suspension of all surgical activities at the hospital. While two patients tested positive for the pathogen and are currently out of danger, six other patients under observation have been cleared of infection. Because Serratia marcescens is transmitted via direct contact rather than respiratory routes, investigators are focusing on healthcare-associated contamination. Preliminary hypotheses suggest the contamination may have originated in the operating room. Authorities are conducting a rigorous analysis of medical supplies, including anesthetics, antiseptics, and surgical instruments, while awaiting results from environmental cultures. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Mendoza hospital investigation follows meningitis outbreak An investigation is underway in Mendoza, Argentina, after a Serratia marcescens meningitis outbreak at a private hospital caused two deaths and several infections linked to surgical procedures. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mendoza-hospital-investigation-follows-meningitis-outbreak ### 2026-10-24: Mendoza health authorities suspend surgeries at private hospital after meningitis outbreak Mendoza authorities suspended surgeries at the Hospital Privado de Mendoza after a Serratia marcescens outbreak caused four infections and two deaths, prompting a full investigation into medical supplies. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mendoza-health-authorities-suspend-surgeries-following-meningitis-outbreak --- Cite as: Meningitis outbreak at Mendoza private hospital. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/meningitis-outbreak-at-mendoza-private-hospital