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Can avian flu give you swine flu?
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No: Each subtype of flu (eg avian vs swine) are different viruses, meaning they have different genetics. One does not predispose to the other but you can be infected with one and then later another type of flu.
Answered 12/10/2014
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Swine flu: No, avian flu and swine flu are different strains, and one does not cause the other.
Answered 12/2/2013
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