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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.
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∙ 11y agoThere could be many, every person can react differently to different viruses, especially if they have underlying medical problems (which is a common reason for complications). The most common serious complication of influenza is probably pneumonia as a secondary infection. It could either be a viral pneumonia or a bacterial pneumonia. See the related question below about who may be at higher risk for complications from the Swine Flu, the same groups also are at higher risk for complications with any type of influenza.
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What was Vestal Goodman's cause of death?
She died of complications from Influenza in her Christmas vacation 2003.
When did Martins Freimanis die?
Martins Freimanis died on January 27, 2011, in Riga, Latvia of complications from influenza.
When did Marc Reshovsky die?
Marc Reshovsky died on November 20, 2009, in Seattle, Washington, USA of complications from influenza.
When did Miriam Saul Krant die?
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Who assassinated Benjamin Harrison?
Benjamin Harrison was not assassinated, he died from complications from influenza in 1901, eight years after his term as president.
Can the flu go into walking pneumonia?
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.
What has the author Edwin D Kilbourne written?
Edwin D. Kilbourne has written: 'The Influenza viruses and influenza' -- subject(s): Influenza, Influenza viruses 'Influenza' -- subject(s): Influenza, Influenza viruses, Orthomyxoviridae
Does fungi cause influenza?
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What is a antonym for influenza?
influenza, flue
Why should people with heart and lung disease get the influenza vaccine?
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Is the influenza virus vaccine the same as pneumococcal vaccine?
No, they are different infectious diseases of the respiratory system. However, they can be associated since bronchitis and pneumonia are common complications of influenza. Influenza is caused only by influenza viruses, but bronchial pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory infections can also be caused by other infectious agents such as bacteria and fungi.
What is the abbreviation for influenza?
There is none since "flu" is already an abbreviation for "influenza".
