05.05.2022
In addition to COVID, providers are asked to be on vigilant about 3 other trending pathogens.
Candida Auris
- MI healthcare facilities have reported outbreaks and increased cases of infections caused by candida auris, a drug-resistant fungal pathogen that has a high mortality rate. Keep this pathogen in mind if you have patients with refractory sepsis who have been on broad spectrum antibiotics and have invasive lines.
- Please continue to practice antimicrobial stewardship.
- Providers are also asked to cooperate if you are contacted by MDHHS as they are closely monitoring these candida auris infections.
Acute Pediatric Hepatitis
- CDC/WHO are tracking clusters of acute pediatric hepatitis, with adenovirus 41 as the likely pathogen.
- Please notify MDHHS if you diagnose a case of acute pediatric hepatitis.
Avian Flu
- There has been 1 confirmed case of human avian flu transferred from a bird in CO and 1 case is under investigation with tests pending in MI.
- In Michigan, there have been 24 cases of avian flu identified in birds, including home flocks, commercial flocks, home pets, and wild birds.
- Local health departments are reporting a reluctance of people to report sick birds, so please encourage your patients to work with MDHHS if this comes up.
- Please notify MDHHS if you diagnose a case of avian flu.
For more information on these trending medical topics, including how to diagnose and treat, please visit our website.