Yes, in fact that is one of the primary initial complications of the flu: a secondary bacterial pneumonia or sometimes a secondary viral pneumonia.
No, unless there are complications due to secondary bacterial infections due to torn skin from itching.
secondary complications of diabetes mellitusSecondary complication of diabetes mellitusDiabetes Mellitus.
Those who have few secondary complications of diabetes and those who are in good cardiovascular health.
The complications of Diabetes Mellitus type 2 include, but are not limited to neuropathy (damaged nerves), nephropathy (damaged kidneys), retinopathy (damaged retina of the eyes), increased risk for myocardial infarction (heart attack), poor blood circulation, hyerglycemia & hypoglycemia (fluctuation of sugar levels), and infections. The bove is not an exhaustive list of the complications of tye 2 diabetes.
Respiratory failure, which is often due to secondary pneumonia caused by either viral or bacterial pathogens. This condition usually requires invasive mechanical ventilation (a "vent") for them to continue to breathe.
One of the complications of influenza is secondary pneumonia, it may be either viral pneumonia or it could be bacterial pneumonia taking advantage of the weakened state of the host.
People with chronic lung disease, asthma, diabetes, or a weakened immune system are more likely to develop these complications.
Any internist, general or family practice MD or DO would be able to treat the swine flu if there are no complications. If there are complications, then other specialists might be called in for consultation, such as an infection disease specialist, a pulmonologist (lung doctor) if the complication is secondary pneumonia or respiratory failure, an obstetrician if the woman is pregnant, and, depending on other complications that might arise (such as exacerbation or complications of asthma or allergies, other chronic lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, etc.).
There are many complications in life.
Waylon died from complications from diabetes.
Further Complications was created in 2008.