Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
“COVID is still presenting itself across the region,” said MinuteClinic nurse practitioner Deborah ‘Micki’ Bailey. “We’re seeing primarily URI and a few cases of Flu as well Flu A as well.”
Wayne County – Stomach viruses, strep throat, viral illness with eye problems, influenza, RSV, respiratory viruses
Dr. Kelly Levasseur -- Emergency chief at Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“We’re seeing quite a bit of gastroenteritis: vomiting and diarrhea. There’s also this virus going around that’s giving kids red, goopy eyes, with a cold. They’re coming in for coughing and have runny noses, and their eyes are really affected. They’re not really being admitted. We do supportive care: Motrin, Tylenol, lots of fluids. And we’re still seeing strep throat. We’re seeing flu, but more of these other three things. And not much COVID. There is still some RSV but definitely on the downtrend, probably for the last threeish weeks or so.”
OAKLAND COUNTY – Influenza, Covid, pneumonia, RSV, hand foot & mouth disease, slip and fall injuries
Dr. Steven McGraw -- Chair of Emergency Medicine, Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield & Novi Campus
“I’m still seeing patients with COVID-19 and Flu, and still finding most of the COVID cases are mild enough for the patients to go home. A few are being admitted for dehydration/Kidney disease but also some with respiratory symptoms. Strep and GI Viruses are remaining common, too.”
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Twp.
“This week we continue to see flu, RSV, COVID-19 and hand foot and mouth diseases. These illnesses can lead to sinus infections, asthma, pneumonia and COPD flare-ups. It is important for people to take preventative measures like practicing good hygiene, staying up to date on vaccinations, sleeping well, being physically active, managing stress, drinking plenty of fluids and eating nutritious foods.”
Emergency Department, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
“We are seeing falls, respiratory issues and abdominal pain as the main complaints this week.”
Dr. Justin Skrzynski -- Hospitalist, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak
“Right now, the hospital is seeing very high patient volumes, especially respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID and other pneumonias. Having good overall health keeps people out of the hospital and now is a good time to make sure you’re up to date on routine checkups and vaccinations.”
Dr. David Donaldson -- Emergency Chief, Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital, Troy
“We are still seeing lots of upper respiratory, viral illness. These are mostly mild, except in the elderly or those with preexisting lung disease, in which case we are seeing greater severity. We are also seeing a lot slip and falls, due to icy conditions and mostly minor injuries due to an increase in weather related automobile accidents.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Influenza, Covid, upper respiratory infections, slip & fall injuries, stomach viruses, RSV
Dr. Marisa Louie -- Medical Director of Children’s Emergency Services, Michigan Medicine
“We are seeing a lot of vomiting and diarrhea illnesses lately, plus continued influenza and RSV.”
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“Still a lot of COVID and flu. Few other uri viruses. Little gi illness. slips and falls with the ice and snow but less than last week.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at high levels. Most Influenza cases being reported in Washtenaw County are Influenza A, types A(H1N1) and A(H3). Sporadic cases of Influenza B are being reported. Influenza-related deaths in Washtenaw County adults have been reported this flu season. All individuals were older adults with confirmed Influenza A infection. Flu-related hospitalizations of Washtenaw residents are currently at high levels.”
MONROE COUNTY – Respiratory viruses, influenza, strep throat, colds
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital – Emergency Center
“We are seeing a lot of patients coming in with influenza A and B, strep throat and respiratory issues.”
MACOMB COUNTY – Upper respiratory viruses, Covid, influenza, colds, slip & fall injuries, sinus infections
Dr. Ali Saad -- Emergency physician at McLaren Macomb
“Cases of viral infections causing upper respiratory infections, including COVID-19, influenza, and a common cold, continue to be the main reason patients are seeking care in the ED (with symptoms of persistent cough, fever, congestion) though symptoms are largely mild. Recent cold and icy conditions have led to many slip-and-fall injuries, specifically broken or fractured wrists and arms, as well as lacerations and other injuries sustained in snow removal. There continue to be cases of gastroenteritis, with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, though those cases appear to be slightly tapering off.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“This week we are seeing slip and fall injuries and sinus infections after prolonged viral upper respiratory infections.”
Dr. Dhairya Kiri -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Richmond
“We have seen quite a few patients with acute diarrhea in the last week.”