Andes Virus and Hantavirus: Distinguishing Features and Risks
Peer-reviewed by Dr. Sabrina Berdouk. Hantavirus is one of those diagnoses most emergency physicians may never personally see—but when it matters, it matters fast. The early presentation can look like influenza, COVID-19, gastroenteritis, sepsis, pneumonia, myocarditis, or pulmonary edema. Then, in a subset of patients, the disease can abruptly transition into severe hypoxemia, shock, myocardial […]