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Can someone have both influenza a and covid- 19?
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Yes: Dual infections with other respiratory viral and bacterial infections have been found in COVID-19 patients. Specimens can be tested for COVID-19 and other viruses (such as influenza A and B) as well as bacteria.
Answered 5/7/2020
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