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Second possible case of mystery illness in Los Angeles County
Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - A second possible case of severe acute respiratory syndrome has been identified in the county, health officials said Wednesday.

The latest person to fall ill is a relative of the patient first suspected of having the disease here, said Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Los Angeles County director of public health. The illness of the initial patient was reported on Monday.

The first patient became sick March 11, several days after visiting China, Hong Kong and Vietnam, Fielding said. The second fell ill a week after the relative's return.

The latest patient recovered after a brief illness that required an overnight hospital stay, Fielding said. The original patient had also been hospitalized but was "doing well," Fielding added. No further details were immediately available