Two-Year-old Dies After Hospital Visit, Pediatrician Under Investigation
Rovigo, Italy – November 20, 2025 – A two-year-old girl, Ludovica, has died following a visit to a hospital emergency room, prompting an investigation into the medical care she received. A pediatrician is currently under investigation as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding her death and subsequent events at home.
The case has triggered a review of hospital procedures,including discharge decisions and the availability of beds for potential extended observation. Ludovica had initially presented with symptoms common among children attending nursery school. Following a crisis at her home, an autopsy was ordered by the public prosecutor to determine the cause of death, with preliminary results expected in the coming hours and a full report anticipated within a few months. Based on the findings, the Prosecutor’s office will decide whether to dismiss the investigation or pursue charges against the pediatrician. Investigators are working to establish any potential connection between the clinical management of Ludovica’s case and her death.