Unusual Culprit: Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed Following Influenza-A Infection in a Child

Background: Influenza virus infection is generally self-limited and uncomplicated in healthy children, but it is often associated with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Influenza is a respiratory illness; however, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Significant GI complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation are rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature. Here, we present a rare case of recurrent hematemesis in a pediatric patient with acute influenza infection. Case Report: We report a case of a six-year-old male with respiratory symptoms and hematemesis with positive influenza A infection. Influenza should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric patients presenting with respiratory illness and hematemesis during the influenza season. Conclusion: This case highlights the rare but serious presentation.