Here’s our weekly summary of what diseases are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.

WAYNE COUNTY – Flu, COVID, sore throat, RSV, mycoplasma pneumonia, asthma flares

Dr. Kevin Dazy — Pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Michigan

“We are definitely experiencing an increase in RSV and we are seeing many children being hospitalized. Over the last few weeks, we are also seeing an increase in Mycoplasma, commonly known as ‘walking pneumonia’. We are also seeing asthma triggered by these weather changes and cold viruses.”

Dr. Jennifer Stevenson — Emergency Department, Henry Ford Medical Center Fairlane

“We are officially seeing quite a few cases of Covid-19 and streptococcal throat infections in Fairlane, as well as cases of flu. Most Covid cases are treated as outpatients, but some flu patients are very sick and need to be hospitalized. Now is the time to get your flu vaccine! “

Dr. Brian O’Neil — DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital Emergency Department Physician

“Cold and flu season is coming back and Flu appears to be on the rise. Those at high risk need to be vaccinated. We’re seeing a lot of flu. “Changes in weather conditions also cause the homeless population to seek shelter.”

OAKLAND COUNTY – Flu, stomach virus, respiratory viruses, RSV, COVID, mycoplasma pneumonia

Dr. Susan Bork — Chief Operating Officer, Emergency Center, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak

“Autumn is here, and its arrival means it’s time for a flu shot. “We are seeing our first cases of flu as well as the stomach virus, which causes vomiting and diarrhea that lasts for several days.”

Sarah Rauner – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Center, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital

“We have seen some stabilization of recent mycoplasma infections. However, we continue to see a steady increase in our winter respiratory viruses, including some RSV and COVID. We have not seen this much flu yet. As the weather changes, we also see different types of cough, including croup. Children “Since returning to school, strep throat has become a little more common. Make sure you wash your hands and, as always, stay home if you’re sick to prevent the spread of germs.”

Dr. Rena Daiza — Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Twp.

This week we continue to see upper respiratory symptoms and asthma due to infections and allergies. Be sure to take regular medication and consult a doctor if:

• It becomes difficult to breathe or you cannot speak full sentences.

• Inhalers or rescue medications do not help.

• Symptoms worsen rapidly or do not improve with treatment.

Emergency Department, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

“We see a lot of falls, chest pain, general pain and stroke symptoms in older people.”

WASHTENAW COUNTY – Respiratory diseases, RSV, flu, upper respiratory tract infections, asthma and COPD exacerbations, stomach viruses

Dr. Brad Uren — Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine

“There is less Covid this week, but there is an increase in other flu and non-Covid upper respiratory tract infections. These primarily cause problems for people with COPD, asthma, and other underlying respiratory diseases. There is also a slight increase in gastrointestinal diseases.”

Dr. Marisa Louie — Medical Director of Children’s Emergency Services, Michigan Medicine

“We continue to experience a lot of respiratory illness. “We are starting to see some RSV and flu.”

Washtenaw County Health Department

“Flu cases among Washtenaw County residents are currently at low levels. Sporadic cases of influenza A and influenza B are reported. Most flu cases reported in Washtenaw County are influenza B. Influenza wastewater detection is currently at low levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.”

MONROE COUNTY – Upper respiratory tract infections, cough, cold, stomach viruses

ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital – Emergency Center

“We see patients presenting with cough and cold symptoms, as well as abdominal pain and diarrhea.”

MACOMB COUNTY – RSV, pneumonia, upper respiratory viruses, colds, COVID

Dr. Brianne Wagoner – Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb

“A large number of pediatric patients with symptoms of fever, cough, and sore throat have tested positive for RSV. Pneumonia, which often affects pediatric patients as well, has led to symptoms of cough, fever, and respiratory complications. Although not tested positive for pneumonia or RSV, a very common diagnosis is cough, congestion “It is a viral upper respiratory tract infection that causes symptoms of cold and runny nose. With the rise of common fall and winter illnesses, patients have not tested positive for flu.”

Dr. Maria Samuel — Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights/Macomb

“Patients came in this week with COVID, pneumonia and colds.”

LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Did not report this week