# Pediatric gastroenteritis outbreak in Italian nursery school

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pediatric-gastroenteritis-outbreak-in-italian-nursery-school
> Updated: 2026-09-29T04:09:17.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Settingiano, near Catanzaro, three children from the same nursery school have been hospitalized at Pugliese-Ciaccio Hospital. The children exhibited symptoms of gastroenteritis, including high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and signs of dehydration.

As a precautionary measure, the nursery school has been closed. Local health authorities are conducting microbiological analyses and stool cultures to identify the specific pathogen and determine if the illnesses stem from a common source.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Settingiano nursery school closed after three children hospitalized

Three children from the same nursery school in Settingiano, Italy, have been hospitalized with gastroenteritis, leading to the school's precautionary closure during medical investigations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/settingiano-nursery-school-closed-after-three-children-hospitalized

### 2026-09-19: Brindisi: Seven children hospitalized in suspected salmonella outbreak

Seven children and one teenager are hospitalized in Brindisi, Italy, with suspected salmonella after attending the same nursery school. Health authorities are testing eggs and chicken as potential sources.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brindisi-seven-children-hospitalized-in-suspected-salmonella-outbreak

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