| Hollywood's celebrities may have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus at one of 13 catered events, in particular a Sports Illustrated's swimsuit party.Caterers Wolfgang Puck who provided the food for the events have revealed that an employee has been diagnosed with the hepatitis A virus.According to Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Los Angeles County director of public health, as many as 3,500 people may have been exposed to the contagious illness between February 3rd and the 20th.Health officials fear guests at several events may have been exposed to the virus and anyone who ate uncooked food at the sports magazine's party on February 14th should be treated in order to avoid developing the serious liver disease.Health officials say the risk is low and no Wolfgang Puck pre-packaged foods or restaurants were affected.Health officials and party organizers are working to notify all of the people on the 13 party guest lists.Hepatitis A is caused by a virus spread by ingesting something contaminated with the feces of an infected person and can be spread through contaminated food and water.It attacks the liver and can cause fever, diarrhea and jaundice, but is rarely... |
