Outbreak at L.A. Conference: 32 Sickened by Bacterial Infection
More than two dozen attendees at a union conference held at the Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles fell ill with Shigella, a common intestinal illness. The outbreak affected 32 of the over 300 conference attendees, with some requiring hospitalization. One attendee has filed a lawsuit against the hotel. Shigella is easily transmitted through fecal matter and is most common among young children. The CDC advises those with symptoms to drink fluids and seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen.
