Which department should I visit for influenza B?
Disease description:
Recently, I feel like I might have contracted influenza B and would like to go to the hospital for a check-up. Could you please tell me which department I should register with for influenza B?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Influenza B typically requires consultation with the infectious diseases department. Influenza B is a respiratory infectious disease caused by the influenza virus, and it has relatively high transmissibility. It is classified as a Category C notifiable infectious disease. Early detection, early isolation, and prompt treatment are essential for such patients. Doctors in the infectious diseases department will evaluate the patient's clinical symptoms and perform early nucleic acid testing for influenza virus to confirm the diagnosis. If an infectious diseases department is unavailable locally, patients may instead consult the respiratory medicine department, as influenza is also a common condition managed by pulmonologists.
