British teenager with peanut allergy dies on holiday after dinner at pizza restaurant with family

The incident occurred on the family's first night in the Italian capital, just hours after their arrival.The teen fell ill within minutes of leaving the restaurant, located near their bed and breakfast.

By the time the family returned to their accommodation, the girl was struggling to breathe.

The teenager fell ill shortly after having dinner at a pizza restaurant with her familyGOOGLE

Despite paramedics rushing her to San Camillo Hospital, she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Prosecutors and health inspectors are now investigating the case to determine if the restaurant may be culpable.

Early investigations suggest that traces of peanuts were present in a packaged dessert consumed by the girl.

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesman said: "We are supporting the family of a British child who has died in Italy and are in contact with local authorities."

Local officials have launched a manslaughter investigation with the prosecutor's office and local health authority inspectors reviewing the restaurant's allergen labelling and safety practices.

Anaphylaxis, also known as anaphylactic shock, is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

It can be triggered by certain foods, including peanuts, as well as medicines, bee stings, and even latex.

Symptoms include difficulty breathing, wheezing, fast heartbeat, clammy skin, confusion, and loss of consciousness. The NHS considers it a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.

An EpiPen, which injects epinephrine (adrenaline) into the body, is a common treatment for anaphylaxis.

It can relax airway muscles, reduce swelling, and raise blood pressure to restore normal breathing and circulation.

The girl's family have returned to England and are awaiting forensic test results to determine when their daughter's body can be brought home.