Why do flu symptoms sometimes appear suddenly?
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Flu symptoms appear suddenly because the influenza virus multiplies rapidly in your respiratory tract within 24 to 48 hours of infection. This rapid spread triggers an immediate, massive release of immune signaling proteins (cytokines and interferons) into your bloodstream, which abruptly causes systemic symptoms like high fever, chills, severe body aches, and sudden exhaustion all at once.