The most common complication of influenza is bacterial:
A) meningitis
B) laryngitis
C) pneumonia
D) pancreatitis
C) pneumonia
C) The most common complication of influenza is bacterial pneumonia. Primary influenza viral pneumonia is rare, yet has a high fatality rate. Risks for complications and hospitalizations are higher in people age 65 or older, in very young children, or in any age if there are certain underlying medical conditions. Other complications may include Reye syndrome, myocarditis, and death.
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