{
  "id": 2767466,
  "title": "Aufnahmestopp: Darmkeim-Infektionen in Kinderklinik: Frühchen gestorben",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/aufnahmestopp-darmkeim-infektionen-in-kinderklinik-fruhchen-gestorben",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-23T10:00:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/forschung-innovation/aufnahmestopp-darmkeim-infektionen-in-kinderklinik-fruehchen-gestorben/100249101.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "A newborn infant at Paderborn's St. Louise Children's Hospital died after contracting an infection with a gut bacterium, the St. Vincenz hospitals announced. Four children in total have been found to have an Enterobacter bacterium, the hospitals said. Intake of newborns has been temporarily suspended due to the outbreak. Multiple media had previously reported the incident. Two newborns experienced severe sepsis, one of whom passed away on Tuesday despite intensive medical treatment, according to a spokesperson. The other critically ill infant's condition stabilized by Sunday morning. The identification of the bacteria in the children came only on Thursday. The other two children with the infection showed no symptoms. Enterobacter bacteria are normally found in the human gut flora, but some species can cause infections in weakened patients. The bacteria responsible in this case is not described as multi-resistant. The hospital has tightened its hygiene and protective measures after the outbreak, only admitting emergencies now. They are also actively investigating the sources and transmission routes of the bacteria, in coordination with the local health department. Hospital officials expressed deep sympathy for the parents of the deceased child, stating that \"the death of the child hurts us greatly.\" They also emphasized their full attention to the care of the sick child and the containment of the situation.",
  "summary": "Auf einer Intensivstation für Neugeborene stirbt ein Frühchen, ein weiteres ist erkrankt. Inzwischen konnte die Klinik einen Darmkeim als mögliche Quelle ausmachen und stoppte die Neuaufnahmen.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}