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They can be, depending on the type of virus and resulting symptoms, as well as depending on whether there are other complications or secondary infections caused by other organisms. Often children and the elderly have poorly functioning immune systems which leaves them more vulnerable for contracting and having complications from viral infections. Each year tens of thousands of patients age 65 and over die from the flu in the US.
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Can food posioning be fatal?
Absolutely, Many variants of foodbourne illness can be fatal, especially children elderly, compromised immune systems
Is salmonella typhimurium armed and dangerous?
yes because it is fatal to the elderly nd young children
When was Children-Elderly created?
Children-Elderly was created in 1997.
When did Children-Elderly end?
Children-Elderly ended in 1997.
What are common species of cestodes?
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What are some known stomach viruses?
There are many viruses that are linked to the stomach, however there are four well-known viruses. These are Rotavirus, Caliciviruses, Adenovirus, and Astrovirus. The Rotavirus is the leading cause of the stomach flu in children under five, though adults can have the Rotavirus as well. Caliciviruses causes infection in children and adults. Adenovirus affects normally children two years old and younger. Astrovirus usually affects babies, young children, and the elderly. Each of these viruses have a main symptom of vomiting, as well as diarrhea.
What happen to the useless children during the holocaust?
The children and the elderly were gassed.
Are viruses the main cause of childhood infections?
Most infections in children are caused by viruses.
Elderly people are not increasingly susceptible to?
Elderly people are not increasingly susceptible to certain infectious diseases due to weakening immune systems and declining organ function.
The majority of drug inhalent users in the US are who men women children or the elderly?
Children
What ages are most likely to get swine flu?
Children and the elderly.
Can elderly parent force adult children into power of attorney?
No
