Ms. Arakawa, the wife of the actor Gene Hackman, died from the effects of a disease often caused by contact with droppings ...

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Experts weigh in on the fatal disease.

Hantavirus comes from contact with rodents, especially after exposure to their urine, droppings and saliva. Read about how ...

Hantavirus can infect humans through contact with rodents – most commonly through the deer mouse in the United States – ...

Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a rare infection spread by mice. Are there any cases or risk in Oklahoma? Here's ...

Betsy Arakawa — the classical pianist married to Gene Hackman — died last month of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare ...

Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces. It does not spread between people. There is no specific treatment or cure, but early medical ...

Hantavirus comes from contact with rodents after exposure, but how at-risk are you? Are there any cases in New Jersey? What ...

The deaths in February of legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa in their home in New Mexico have ...

SANTA FE, N.M. — Officials announced Friday that pianist Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife, died of hantavirus nearly a week ...

Investigation revealed that Betsy Arakawa, a pianist and wife of actor Gene Hackman, had died from hantavirus pulmonary ...

There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infection, according to the CDC. Supportive care, including rest, hydration and supplemental oxygen, can help. “Physicians who practice in the ...