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A 15-month-old child died in Tropea due to a severe infection linked to a bacterium, prompting investigations and the seizure of the nursery he attended.

In Tropea, Italy, a tragic incident occurred where a 15-month-old child passed away at a hospital in Catanzaro from severe sepsis initially mistaken for a common intestinal virus. The suspected cause is an infection involving the bacterium Clostridium difficile. This event has led to a deeply concerning public health investigation, including the seizure of the nursery the child attended to determine potential sources and prevent further cases.