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GermWatch

GermWatch is a free tool that helps track and monitor the spread of germs in Utah. Using this information, physicians can better diagnose and treat illnesses, and patients can have a better understating of what is going around in the community.

What's Going Around Utah

Disease activity update for May 5, 2025

For more information, Utah activity maps and clinical activity, visit: https://intermountainphysician.org/Germwatch

For the internal caregiver dashboard, visit: https://tab.intermountain.net/#/site/intab/views/GermWatch/RespiratoryViruses?:iid=1

High Activity

  • Mycoplasma pneumonia

Moderate Activity

  • Influenza

  • Parainfluenza

Low Activity

  • RSV

  • Metapneumovirus

Minimal Activity

  • Bordetella pertussis

  • Group A Beta Strep

  • COVID-19

  • Adenovirus

  • Seasonal Coronavirus (not COVID-19)

  • Rhinovirus

No Activity Last Week

  • Enterovirus

  • Bordetella parapertussis

  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae

Germ School

Building Icon Adenovirus

Adenovirus refers to a group of common viruses that mostly affect younger children.

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Building Icon Bordetella Pertussis

Pertussis is a highly contagious illness that causes spells of uncontrollable coughing.

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Building Icon Seasonal Coronavirus (NOT COVID-19)

Human coronavirus refers to a group of viruses that cause the common cold around the world.

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Building Icon Chlamydophila Pneumoniae

Chlamydophila pneumoniae can cause coughing and a sore throat.

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Building Icon Enterovirus

Enterovirus includes several groups of viruses that mainly affect younger children.

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Building Icon Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and intestines that can cause vomiting, diarrhea or both. Specific infections can also be found here.

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Building Icon Influenza

Each year, seasonal flu infections cause a variety of symptoms that start suddenly.

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Building Icon Metapneumovirus

The human Matapneumovirus (hMPV) virus usually causes mild cold-like symptoms but can lead to serious problems for babies and older people with chronic conditions.

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Building Icon Mycoplasma Pneumoniae

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common cause of respiratory infections in school-age children and young adults.

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Building Icon Parainfluenza

Parainfluenza (PIV) refers to a group of four common viruses.

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Building Icon Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV is a common virus that causes infection in the lungs and breathing passages, often more serious in babies and small children.

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Building Icon Rhinovirus

Rhinovirus is the main culprit behind the common cold and usually starts with a runny nose, sore throat, and sneezing.

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