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Over 20 patients hospitalized with salmonella in Lamia

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More than 30 individuals have been treated for salmonella at the hospital in Lamia since July 10, 2026.
Twelve patients are currently hospitalized with severe symptoms linked to gastroenteritis.
Health authorities have launched an investigation to determine the source of the contamination, which remains unidentified.
Patients do not appear to have known each other or dined together, raising concerns about a widespread source.
Health controls are ongoing in local establishments to manage the situation.

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In Λαμία, over 30 individuals have been reported to the local hospital with symptoms consistent with salmonella infection, marking a significant rise in cases that has caused health authorities to respond quickly. As of today, at least 12 patients remain hospitalized with severe symptoms, including gastrointestinal distress like diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. The infections have been documented since Friday, July 10, 2026, and efforts are underway to identify the source of the contamination.

Health officials, including the president of the Federation of Public Hospital Doctors of Greece, Michalis Giannakos, have noted that the patients do not appear to have any common connections or places where they dined together, raising concerns about the potential source, which may involve a tainted batch of food products. Investigations are being conducted to determine how the salmonella outbreak occurred and to ensure that any ongoing risks are mitigated. Authorities, including the National Organization for Public Health (EODY), are closely monitoring the situation and engaging in thorough inspections of local establishments.

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