Man in Hong Kong in Critical Condition After B Virus Infection from Monkey Attack

A 37-year-old man in critical condition after being attacked by monkeys in a Hong Kong country park has tested positive for B virus, marking the first case of the deadly infection in the city. The Health Department has issued a warning to the public to avoid touching or feeding wild monkeys and urged anyone injured by monkeys to seek immediate medical attention. The B virus, carried in the saliva, urine, and stool of macaques, a type of wild monkey commonly found in Hong Kong, can cause severe brain damage or death if not treated promptly.