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Campobasso Teen Dies After Christmas Eve Seafood as Hospital Probes Suspected Food-Linked Hepatitis

An autopsy will test the hypothesis of fulminant hepatitis from food intoxication.

Overview

  • Sara Di Vita, 15, died a few hours after being admitted to Cardarelli Hospital in Campobasso.
  • She and her parents reportedly fell ill after a Christmas Eve seafood meal that included mussels.
  • The family twice sought emergency care earlier and were sent home before returning in severe pain.
  • Hospital sources cite fulminant hepatitis tied to possible food poisoning as the leading hypothesis, with further diagnostic exams ordered.
  • Authorities requested an autopsy and the hospital is reviewing the timing and handling of the family's prior emergency visits.