Four-Month-Old Dies After Home Remedies in Choluteca

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 5, 2026 · Originally reported July 3, 2026 by Infobae – Honduras

A 4-month-old in Choluteca died of severe dehydration after relatives gave him milk of magnesia and other folk remedies before taking him to Hospital del Sur, prompting doctors to warn against home treatments for infants.

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Also reported by: Radio HRN

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