Players and Coaches at Local Baseball Tournament Become Sick

The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak associated with a college baseball tournament in Montgomery. At this time, reports estimate that 25 to 30 individuals have experienced gastrointestinal illness that includes the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping and lethargy. Some ill persons have visited various emergency rooms in the area. No food items or water sources have been implicated yet, and there are no known organisms associated with the outbreak. Ill persons are advised to drink plenty of fluids, use soap and water to wash hands, and stay home if they are ill. Should symptoms worsen, seek medical attention with a healthcare provider. Tournament participants are from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. All remaining games in the tournament at Patterson Field are scheduled to be played.