12/26/2025
WHAT'S GOING AROUND?— Each week, we ask our ER physicians what ailments and conditions are commonly being seen in our Emergency Room.
THIS WEEK, Craig Keinath, an emergency physician assistant with McLaren, reports:
Influenza
More and more patients have been testing positive for influenza A, making it the most common reason patients are seeking care in the ED for symptoms of fever, cough, muscle aches, and vomiting.
RSV
Though not yet trending, there have been several patients who have tested positive for RSV, presenting with symptoms of fever and persistent cough.
Strep throat
There has been a growing trend of pediatric patients testing positive for strep throat after experiencing symptoms of a sudden sore throat and fever.
Slip and falls
Continuing icy and wintery conditions continue to send patients to the emergency and trauma center with orthopedic and soft tissue injuries.