British Tourist Has Suspected Mad Cow Disease In Hong Kong (Medical News Today) A 23-year-old British tourist of Chinese origin has been hospitalized in Hong Kong with suspected vCJD, the human version of mad cow disease, say authorities. The man is at the Prince of Wales Hospital - the hospital has adopted infection control measures. He is said to be in a 'critical condition'.Doctors say he had intestinal surgery.Tests do not seem to confirm or rule out vCJD. [click link [News Source]