Illness

Health officials warn residents that four viruses are creating a 'quademic' of winter illnesses spreading rapidly in Michigan.

Michigan residents are warned to beware of a highly contagious virus as cases are surging.

The infection typically lasts about one to two weeks.

Results from the additional testing facilitated by the MDARD and completed by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSU VDL) have revealed the illness impacting dogs in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula to be canine parvovirus.

The Genesee County Health Department has a growing concern about the existence of a bacteria that is resistant to multiple drugs. The bacteria is called Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and is associated with respiratory infections.

If a school has to close it's doors because too many kids are sick, you know it's pretty serious.