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, strep throat, upper respiratory illnesses, asthma flare-ups, COVID
Dr. Kelly Levasseur -- Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“We are seeing patients coming in with influenza, with high fevers, body aches and cold symptoms. In addition, we’re seeing quite a few stomach virus patients, with vomiting and diarrhea. Patients are also coming in with strep throat. Also, please talk to your kids in advance about not looking at the eclipse on Monday without proper safety glasses. It’s so important to protect their eyesight.”
Dr. Jaime Hope -- Medical director, Emergency Medicine, Beaumont Outpatient Campus – Livonia, a part of Corewell Health
“We are still seeing a lot of flu and some COVID. Now that everyone is back from Spring Break, we expect to see another round before it dissipates for spring. We are also seeing a higher number of falls as people are out and about in this warmer weather. This is a reminder for those starting yard work to use caution on ladders!”
Dr. Roy Elrod -- Chief of Emergency Medicine at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
“With the current weather conditions, we’re still seeing some upper respiratory illnesses, including some asthma flareups, cases of influenza and some COVID. Patients with sore throats and some stomach virus cases are also coming in for care.”
Dr. Christopher Loewe -- Ascension St. John Hospital
“I’m still seeing a lot of patients with influenza. This is just a reminder to wash your hands and avoid touching your face. A lot of infections can spread from touching your eyes and nose.”
OAKLAND COUNTY – Stomach viruses, influenza, COVID, strep throat, spring allergies
Dr. Steve McGraw -- Director of Emergency Medicine, Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi Campuses
“The flu seems to be receding along with COVID, but still some sporadic cases. More strep throat and seasonal allergies are now presenting to the EDs. Also seeing quite a bit of viral stomach infections, such as enteroviruses and noroviruses. Everyone stay home if you are sick and wash your hands frequently.”
Dr. Susan Bork -- Director of operations, Emergency Center, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak
“We are seeing a lot of viral gastroenteritis in the community causing symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In pediatrics, we continue to see both influenza A and B as well as baseline mild COVID. Careful handwashing especially before eating is needed to help prevent disease.”
Emergency Department, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
“This week we are seeing a lot of altered mental status from our nursing home facilities along with stroke-like symptoms. We’re also seeing respiratory symptoms, chest pain and falls.”
Washtenaw County – Influenza, stomach viruses, upper respiratory infections
Dr. Marisa Louie -- Medical Director of Children’s Emergency Services, Michigan Medicine
“Our visits had declined as the area students were on break, but they swung back up again as of yesterday, We seem to be seeing quite a bit of vomiting and diarrheal illnesses. Some of those have been influenza positive.”
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“Still some upper respiratory infections. Less detected flu and covid this week. A fair amount of GI illness last few days, up from last week.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at high levels, but appear to be decreasing. 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 – Stomach viruses, influenza, upper respiratory infections, viral illnesses
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital – Emergency Center
“We are seeing a high number of patients coming in with chest pain as well as nausea/vomiting symptoms, influenza A and B, upper respiratory and viral illnesses.”
Macomb County – Influenza, upper respiratory viruses, stomach viruses
Dr. Christopher Shamass
Emergency physician at McLaren Macomb
“There is still a high volume of patients testing positive for influenza after experiencing cough, fever, and body aches. Viral upper respiratory infections continue to be the most common diagnosis among patients, who develop flu-like symptoms, though test negative for influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. The volume of patients testing positive for RSV has significantly tapered off over the past several weeks. Viral gastroenteritis and symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea continue to be a common diagnosis.”