About 205 people reported illnesses and at least 3 have been were hospitalized, Mr. Wright said.

Last June, at the Government's request, the team also asked people who had been at the site to report unexplained illnesses.

Camp directors are required to report injuries and illnesses to the county health department within 24 hours.

That would explain why only some veterans have reported illnesses.

Retrospective studies have been done on workers exposed to sewage sludges who have reported illnesses.

Former residents have since reported various illnesses which include cancer, vasculitis, and autoimmune disease.

Women who suffered any of this abuse reported more illnesses that required hospital care and more frequent gynecological problems during adult life.

While laboratories usually comply with federal rules to report certain illnesses to health authorities, physicians often do not.

About 70 percent reported chronic illnesses, and many were depressed.

All the victims, who reported illnesses between Monday and Thursday, ate at the restaurant, she said.