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 – Influenza, stomach viruses, RSV, COVID
Dr. Curt Stankovic -- Chief of Pediatric Emergency, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“Flu, flu, flu! We are definitely in the midst of flu season. We’re also seeing some patients with a viral illness that includes vomiting.”
Dr. Luda Khait-Vlisides -- Emergency Physician, DMC Sinai-Grace and Huron Valley-Sinai hospitals
“Flu! Flu! Flu! I’ve seen a little decline in flu in Detroit at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital. But it’s still pretty bad at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County. We’re also seeing gastrointestinal issues and occasional COVID cases sprinkled in.”
Dr. Christopher Loewe -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford St. John Hospital
“We continue to see cases of influenza A (flu), RSV, and COVID.”
Dr. Gust Bills -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Medical Center Grosse Pointe Cottage
“Influenza A seems to be sticking around.”
Oakland County – Influenza, COVID, RSV, slip & fall injuries, Norovirus
Dr. Whitney Minnock -- Pediatric Chief of Emergency, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak
“We are still seeing a lot of influenza A and some COVID and RSV. There have also been many ice-related injuries coming into emergency.”
Dr. Parag Patel -- Primary Care Physician, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
“We are seeing a variety of upper respiratory infections including flu, COVID, and others.”
Dr. Rachel M. Klamo -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Glennan Primary Care
“Cases of influenza A (flu) are high!”
Washtenaw County – Upper respiratory infections, influenza, RSV, stomach viruses, COVID
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“There are a lot more flu cases this week. There are a lot of upper respiratory tract infections, including COVID, but flu seems to be predominant now.”
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“We are still seeing high levels of flu and RSV. COVID is seeing an uptick as well, and GI illness still persists.”
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 high levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Influenza B wastewater detection is currently at low levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.”
Monroe County – Influenza, Norovirus
Dr. Nicholas Schenk -- ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency
“Flu cases are still prevalent, primarily caused by influenza A. It’s affecting all age groups but is more common in the adult population. Gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms are associated with this illness. In the pediatric population and their families, Norovirus is also circulating. This is a gastrointestinal illness characterized by vomiting and diarrhea. Proper hand hygiene is crucial in these cases to prevent the spread, especially within families.”
Macomb County – Influenza, COVID, RSV, common colds, slip & fall injuries, stomach viruses
Dr. Anthony Joslin -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“The flu continues to be the most common reason patients are seeking care in the emergency department as they continue to test positive at a very elevated rate, with more seniors being diagnosed. Fever, cough, congestion, and muscle aches continue to be the main symptoms, though some have experienced vomiting. Viral upper respiratory infections, including COVID-19, RSV, and the common cold, with flu-like symptoms, have also been reported, though not nearly at the same rate as influenza. Orthopedic and soft tissue injuries sustained in slip and falls resulting from the icy conditions were trending up, with more expected.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“We continue to see influenza A (flu) cases. Other viral upper respiratory illnesses and gastroenteritis (stomach flu).”
Livingston County – Influenza, Norovirus, slip & fall injuries, chest pain from shoveling
Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department & Trinity Health Medical Center – Brighton
“We continue to see an increased number of influenza A and norovirus patients. We also continue to treat a lot of cases associated with the winter weather. Specifically, slip and fall incidents and chest pain associated with shoveling heavy snow.”