10 Influenza B Symptoms
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10. Seizures
Children and adults with influenza B may have seizures. Seizures rarely occur due to the flu in healthy individuals. When seizures develop, they are often caused by a high fever as the body fights the infection. The arms and legs may jerk or become stiff, and the patient may lose consciousness.
A seizure may be among the first signs of infection with influenza B, or it may occur later in the course of the illness.2‘Influenza (Flu).’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 19 Dec. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flu/symptoms-causes/syc-20351719. Normally, these episodes only last from a few seconds to two minutes, and there are no lasting effects. However, seek medical care for persons who have seizures. A seizure that lasts longer than five minutes is considered a medical emergency.8‘Seizures.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 3 June 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seizure/symptoms-causes/syc-20365711.
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