インフルエンザの流行がB型へ移行　発熱から半日以上経っても陽性が出ず　溶連菌との同時感染も

At Ueyama Pediatrics in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, the cries of children getting tested for influenza echo throughout the morning. According to Dr. Ueyama, the influenza epidemic has shifted from type A to type B since last month. Type B does not have distinctive symptoms, but rather presents with a variety of symptoms, including high fever, sore throat, and fatigue. This season, timing testing is particularly difficult, with many cases showing no positive result even after more than half a day of fever onset, only to be confirmed by a retest the next day. Therefore, if symptoms persist, it is important to return to the clinic. Additionally, cases of simultaneous and consecutive infection with strep throat are becoming more prevalent, and the combination with type B is also on the rise. In a situation where multiple infectious diseases overlap, doctors emphasize that basic infection control measures, such as hand washing, gargling, taking prescribed medications regularly, and seeking medical attention early, are essential. February 12, 2026 ▼Daily News: TeleQ News Site https://www.tvq.co.jp/news/ #Influenza #TypeB #Fever #Streptococcus #UeyamaPediatrics #Fukuoka