Can influenza A or influenza B cause high fever?

Jun 29, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, I seem to have contracted the flu, but I'm not sure whether it's influenza A or B. Does influenza A or B cause high fever?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Influenza A or influenza B does not necessarily cause high fever. Influenza A is an acute infectious disease whose main symptoms include fever, headache, general fatigue, and sore throat; however, it does not always result in high fever—some patients may only experience low-grade or moderate fever. Influenza B is an acute respiratory infectious disease with primary symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, and sore throat. Similarly, high fever is not always present, and patients may exhibit only low or moderate fever.