Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
WAYNE COUNTY – Norovirus, influenza, COVID, RSV, bronchiolitis, pneumonia
Dr. Fatin Sahhar -- Family Medicine, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
“I saw two cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease, which is a contagious viral illness in kids younger than 5. We’re also seeing many viral infections like RSV, with the younger kids below 4 months being more severely affected with wheezing, and we had to refer them to the hospital. We’re also seeing many skin allergies, like atopic dermatitis, as well.”
Dr. Christopher Loewe -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford St. John Hospital
“In our pediatric emergency room, we’re seeing many cases of bronchiolitis, both RSV and non-RSV, more flu, and strep throat. We’re also seeing a lot of post-viral pneumonia suspected to be mycoplasma (a bacteria that can infect different parts of the body) as it is not responding to amoxicillin (antibiotic).”
Dr. Kevin Dazy -- Pediatrician, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“Everything’s going around. There are a lot of kids right now with gastro-intestinal illness, and there are confirmed outbreaks of norovirus. And there are a lot of sick kids with respiratory stuff – like flu, croup, RSV and COVID. But there’s way more norovirus than we would typically see.”
Oakland County – Respiratory viruses, influenza, pneumonia, COVID, Norovirus, slip & fall injuries
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Twp.
“We continue to see illnesses such as COVID, flu, and strep throat. To avoid COVID, flu, or strep throat, practice good hygiene like handwashing and wearing a mask if needed, avoid close contact with sick individuals, and get vaccinated.”
Dr. Whitney Minnock -- Pediatric Chief of Emergency, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak
“We are still seeing a lot of respiratory viruses. There has been a lot of influenza, and we are starting to see more kids with gastroenteritis.”
Emergency Department, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
“We continue to see patients with the flu, respiratory issues and Norovirus. We’re also seeing people come in with strokes and general pain.”
Dr. Rachel M. Klamo -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Glennan Primary Care
“We’re seeing adult pneumonia, flu, COVID, and many requests for weight loss drugs.”
Dr. David Donaldson -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
“We’ve been seeing a lot of influenza and slip and falls.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Influenza, COVID, upper respiratory illnesses, stomach viruses
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“We are still seeing a fair amount of COVID and influenza A this week. Other upper respiratory illnesses that are negative for COVID and flu are also in circulation. There is a little less GI illness this week compared to last week.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at high levels. Cases of influenza A and influenza B are being reported. Most influenza cases being reported in Washtenaw county are influenza A. Influenza wastewater detection is currently at low levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.”
Monroe County – Respiratory viruses, COVID, influenza
Dr. Nicholas Schenk -- ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency
“Over the past week, we’ve observed a significant increase in respiratory viruses, particularly COVID-19 and influenza, affecting both children and adults. The most common symptoms are fever and malaise, with minimal cough. To prevent spread of these illness, we recommend regular hand washing and social distancing. For at risk populations, such as those with cardiac or respiratory disease, both of these viruses to have a prescription antiviral medication that your provider can write for you. For the flu, the antiviral medication is available for both children and adults; but for COVID-19, it is just for adults. Additionally, both of these illnesses are vaccine-preventable, and you can still benefit from vaccination this year!”
Macomb County – Pink eye, influenza, COVID, RSV, stomach viruses, slip & fall injuries
Dr. Ali Saad -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“Viral upper respiratory infections continue to be the most common condition treated in the emergency department, with symptoms of cough, fever, and congestion, with many patients testing positive for the flu and RSV. There has been a noticeable uptick in cases of gastroenteritis and symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Cold and icy conditions have caused many to slip and fall, resulting in various orthopedic and soft tissue injuries.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“Cases of pink eye, viral cold, flu and COVID are going around.”
Livingston County – COVID, influenza, RSV, Norovirus
Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department & Brighton Medical Center“We are seeing an increase in COVID, Influenza A, RSV and Norovirus.”