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Complications
By Mayo Clinic staffInfluenza complications include:
- Worsening of chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and asthma
- Pneumonia
- Neurological symptoms, ranging from confusion to seizures
- Respiratory failure
References
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- Key facts about human infections with variant viruses (swine origin influenza viruses in humans). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swineflu/keyfacts-variant.htm. Accessed May 10, 2012.
- What you should know about antiviral drugs. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/antivirals/whatyoushould.htm. Accessed May 10, 2012.
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- Thorner AR. Treatment and prevention of pandemic H1N1 influenza ('swine influenza'). http://www.uptodate.com/index. Accessed May 10, 2012.
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- The flu: What to do if you get sick. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/takingcare.htm. Accessed May 10, 2012.
- Key facts about seasonal flu vaccine. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm. Accessed May 10, 2012.
- Vaccine selection for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 influenza seasons. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/vaccine-selection.htm. Accessed May 12, 2012.
- A guide to safe use of pain medicine. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm095673.htm. Accessed June 5, 2012.
- CDC reports cases 18-29 of H3N2v virus infection; continues to recommend interim precautions when interacting with pigs. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/h3n2v_us_cases.htm. Accessed Aug. 6, 2012.
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