The child no longer has a fever from influenza B but is experiencing drowsiness.

Jun 29, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The child at home caught influenza B at school. He had a fever for the first two days, which subsided after taking medication, but he started having a fever again yesterday. What could be causing this?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
Influenza B is a type of influenza caused by the type B influenza virus, which can present symptoms such as fever, drowsiness, lethargy, and poor appetite. If a child infected with Influenza B only shows significantly prolonged sleep duration but remains in good spirits, alertness, and normal appetite when awake, this is considered a normal phenomenon, and parents need not worry excessively. However, if the child exhibits excessive drowsiness, markedly reduced mental status, listlessness, and significantly decreased appetite even when awake, this is abnormal. Parents should take these signs seriously, as they may indicate secondary central nervous system complications due to Influenza B. It is essential to promptly bring the child to the hospital for a thorough neurological evaluation to determine whether any underlying pathological conditions exist.