Prognosis
Monkey Attack Leads to First Human Case of B Virus in Hong Kong
- Man admitted to the hospital March 21 is in critical condition
- Health department warns people to stay away from wild monkeys
A wild monkey at the Kam Shan Country Park in Hong Kong.
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A 37-year-old man who is in critical condition after being attacked by monkeys in a Hong Kong country park has tested positive for B virus, making him the first person in the city to contract the deadly infection.
Hong Kong authorities are investigating the case and warning the public to refrain from touching or feeding wild monkeys. Anyone wounded by monkeys should seek immediate medical attention, the Centre for Health Protection said in a statement on Wednesday.