In a Youtube video posted this week, Litrell informed fans of the news, while apologizing for a canceled show.

“The Backstreet Boys had a great event set up for this afternoon… where we were gonna get the chance to mingle with some of our fans, as well as raise money for breast cancer awareness.

Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with the swine flu yesterday (Sunday) and my job right now is to stay away from as many people as I can.”

“The guys (bandmates) have been looked at by a doctor and they’re also on preventative medicine.”