Biology GCSE
Complications and risk
What Complications and risk means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A serious illness that can be fatal if complications arise, such as pneumonia, encephalitis or ear infections, especially in malnourished children or those with weakened immunity.
Topics that use Complications and risk
- Viral diseases (AQA GCSE)
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