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How does swine flu kill people?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Swine Flu: Deaths associated with Swine flu could be associated with pneumonia, respiratory failure, seizures or worsening of pre-existing conditions.

Answered 10/30/2018

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similar to Flu: H1N1, called earlier swine Flu .has xs similar to those of seasonal Flu- including sore throat.malaise and headache and then a hacking cough of bronchitis. +/-bacterial pneumonia specially in states of immunodefeciency and COPD. PS:current vaccine against common FLU carries agents to protect against H1N1 as well.

Answered 10/29/2018

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