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What are the complications of swine flu?

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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.

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