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Yes it can. Complications from Swine Flu can cause respiratory infections including pneumonia. Swine flu itself can evolve into viral pneumonia, or it can be what is called an "opportunistic" bacterial infection (secondary infection) that a weakened immune system or one that is busy fighting the virus can allow.
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Is it viral or bacterial pneumonia associated with Swine Flu?
Swine flu is, like all strains of influenza and the common cold, viral. The main treatment for swine flu is the antiviral drug Tamiflu.
Why are antibiotics given to swine when they are suffering with swine flu?
To prevent secondary bacterial or viral infections, such as pneumonia.
Is Swine Flu back?
Yes swine flu is so back cause my cat has it!
A disease spread through air caused by a virus?
Here are some examples of airborne viruses that cause infectious diseases in humans: •The common cold (there are more than 100 different viruses that cause the cold) •Pneumonia (there are more than 50 different viruses that cause pneumonia... pneumonia can be caused by a virus and/or bacteria) •Hepatitis B •Mumps •Measles •Small Pox •Influenza (including the Swine Flu H1N1) Hope this helps!!!!!!
What is the name of the microbes that cause swine flu?
The initial outbreak was called the "H1N1 influenza", or "Swine Flu"
What are the complications of Swine Flu?
There could be many, every person can react differently to different viruses, especially if they have underlying medical problems. The most common serious complication is probably pneumonia as a secondary infection. It could either be a viral pneumonia or a bacterial pneumonia. See the related question below for information about the symptoms of the H1N1/09 flu and about people who may be at high risk for complications from swine flu.
Is the Swine Flu in Oregon Salem yet?
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Are the flu and Swine Flu the same?
No, Swine Flu is just one strain of the many flu viruses. Flu is an abbreviation for influenza. So Swine Flu is a type of flu, but all flu is not the swine flu, there are other kinds.
The Swine Flu is a hoax?
na it's not. i know cause i had it
What are the different types of bird flu?
Swine Flu
What are the diseases caused by droplet infection?
Flu, bird flu, swine flu, other respiratory viral infections, strep throat, pneumonia and tuberculosis are but few of the diseases, that are caused by droplet infections.
What color is the Swine Flu?
The swine flu is PURPLE. :]
