The flu often presents with fever as a symptom, but it is more than just a fever. The flu is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus.
Flu Symptoms
Flu symptoms, as the reference indicates, include:
- Fever: Elevated body temperature.
- Headaches.
- Body aches.
- Coughing.
- Stuffy or runny nose.
Therefore, while fever is a symptom of the flu, the flu is not just a fever. It is a complex illness with a range of symptoms affecting the respiratory system and causing systemic discomfort.
