Maia Chkhaidze: Up to 14 children were brought to Tsitsishvili Children’s Clinic yesterday with signs of intoxication

According to Maia Chkhaidze, Medical Director of Tsitsishvili Children’s Clinic, up to 14 children were brought to the clinic yesterday with signs of intoxication.

As she told Interpressnews, the health condition of most of the children is satisfactory at this stage. However, they cannot yet be discharged because they require monitoring and correction of electrolyte imbalances, according to the doctor.

“Up to 14 children from different kindergartens have been admitted to our clinic. Everyone’s condition is stable, and none of them required resuscitation or intensive care. Patient admissions continued from yesterday evening until this morning with symptoms of gastroenteritis.

“At this stage, the health condition of most of the children is satisfactory. However, they cannot yet be discharged because they require monitoring, correction of electrolyte imbalances and observation,” Maia Chkhaidze said.

For reference, the Investigation Service has launched an investigation into cases of intoxication at kindergartens. According to the agency, 55 children and one teacher from 20 kindergartens in Tbilisi are showing signs of intoxication, and they received medical assistance at six clinics. More than 50 legal representatives of children and employees of medical facilities have already been interviewed as part of the investigation.

“According to information available at this stage, the intoxication may be linked to a bacterial infection, the source of which is presumably food products consumed at the kindergartens. The specific product that caused the intoxication will be determined following the relevant expert examination. The investigation is ongoing. Items, documents and food products relevant to the case will be seized from all kindergartens where cases of intoxication have been reported,” the statement said.