How to differentiate between type B and type A influenza
Disease description:
Hello, doctor. I would like to consult about how to differentiate between influenza B and influenza A.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
To differentiate between influenza B and influenza A, doctors will evaluate the patient's medical history, perform a physical examination, and may recommend laboratory tests to confirm influenza virus infection. The doctor might suggest nucleic acid testing for the influenza virus. Since clinical presentations of influenza A and B differ slightly, physicians may make a preliminary judgment about the likely type of infection based on these characteristics.
