The Mad Cow disease has been around in Europe for around five years now and has, according to one estimate, claimed over 80 lives so far in UK alone. If the Chandran is indeed suffering from vCJD, this may well be India's first brush with Mad Cow disease. The doctors had soon after the tests promptly informed the state health ministry, which formed a team of experts to dig deeper. At present, he is fast losing memory and is in a coma. His weight too has gone down drastically.
Experts say the disease can cause a severe neurological disorder leading to death.