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, viral illnesses , strep throat, spring allergies, asthma flare-ups, injuries from falling outdoors.
Dr. Kelly Levasseur -- Medical Director of Pediatric Emergency, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“We’re seeing viral illness, strep throat and still some flu in our pediatric patients. One key symptom of the viral illness is cough lasting 1-2 weeks.”
Dr. Roy Elrod -- Chief of Staff and Emergency Department Physician, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
“Allergy season is kicking in, with the good weather. We’re seeing increases in patients with asthma and respiratory illnesses. COVID, flu and stomach viruses are trending down. Where we’re really seeing a jump is in falls as people are getting out more: patients coming in with elbow pain, knee pain or pain in their hip.”
OAKLAND COUNTY – Stomach viruses, spring allergies, Norovirus, upper respiratory infections, influenza, Covid.
Dr. Steve McGraw -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
“We’re seeing lots of viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) and signs of seasonal allergies. There is still some influenza A (flu) and COVID around but not as much. Bike riding season is here, so wear a helmet and be on the lookout for motorcyclists on the roadways - they are easily missed in blind spots as we change lanes.”
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Twp.
“This week, we continue to see an increase in upper respiratory infections, including the flu and COVID. Remember to practice good hygiene. Frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with sick individuals can help prevent these infections.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Influenza, RSV, Covid, stomach viruses, asthma flare-ups, croup.
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“This week we continue to see influenza, both influenza A and influenza B. There have been a few more cases of RSV this week versus last week. We have also seen isolated cases of COVID and GI illness at slightly higher levels than in past weeks but not in significant amounts.”
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“Still seeing influenza A and its complications - especially dehydration. Also seeing RSV, COVID, asthma and croup. GI illness is also around.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at high levels, but appear to be decreasing. Cases of influenza A and influenza B are being reported. Most influenza cases being reported in Washtenaw county are influenza A. Influenza A wastewater detection is currently at high levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Influenza B wastewater detection is currently at medium levels in Ann Arbor and low levels in Ypsilanti.”
MONROE COUNTY – did not report this week.
MACOMB COUNTY – Stomach viruses, strep throat, influenza, pneumonia, outdoor injuries.
Dr. Steven Yester -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“After several weeks of significantly high volumes of influenza, there have been signs of the viral illness tapering off with noticeably decreased cases reported this week. Following a brief spike, the prevalence of gastroenteritis cases has also slowed. With the spring-like weather and increased activities, there has been a slight uptick in orthopedic and soft tissue injuries. Though there continue to be cases of upper respiratory and other viral infections, the vast majority of patients test negative for flu, COVID-19, and RSV.”
Emergency Department, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“Many patients are coming in with vomiting and diarrhea due to stomach bugs. Influenza (flu) and COVID numbers seem to be decreasing. With little ice on the ground, we are seeing fewer slip and fall accidents, but outdoor sports accidents are ramping up. “
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“Cases of strep throat, influenza A and B (flu) and pneumonia were seen this week.”
LIVINGSTON COUNTY -- RSV, influenza, Covid, Norovirus.
Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department & Trinity Health Medical Center – Brighton
“We have seen a decline in flu and COVID cases over the last week, but we are seeing an increase in RSV cases. We have also seen an uptick in Norovirus cases over the last week.”