NBC News’ Dr. John Torres explains Hantavirus, a deadly disease that can progress gradually before becoming severe and life-threatening within 24 hours. He recalls first learning about it in medical school, where it was affecting healthy young adults. He also talks about how Gene Hackman’s Alzheimer’s may have played a part in his death. NBC News Health
NBC News’ Dr. John Torres explains Hantavirus, a deadly disease that can progress gradually before becoming severe and life-threatening within 24 hours. He recalls first learning about it in medical school, where it was affecting healthy young adults. He also talks about how Gene Hackman’s Alzheimer’s may have played a part in his death.
