Which of the following is not a common complication
of an influenza infection?
a. Otitis media
b. Guillain-Barre syndrome
c. Bacterial pneumonia
d. Acute bronchitis
Numerous potential complications can stem from a primary influenza infection and contribute to the
initial presentation. An example might be the patient who presents with chest pain in the setting of a viral
respiratory illness and is found to have myocarditis as a complication of an influenza infection. Some of the
more common complications include acute bronchitis, bacterial pneumonia, and, in children, otitis media.
Answer: b
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