Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
About 1% of those infected with West Nile virus can go on to have severe symptoms and require hospitalization. West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in parts of California, raising concerns as mosquito season begins. Dr. Natascha Tuznik, an infectious disease expert at UC Davis Health, explains why severe cases of West Nile virus can require hospitalization and how Californians can protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer.
Watch the full video for more expert answers from Dr. Tuznik about West Nile virus, mosquito prevention and who may be most at risk for severe illness.
Video description: Close up photo of a mosquito biting a person's skin. Dr. Tuznik answers questions from a studio setting, followed by a photo of mosquito larvae in standing water.
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About 1% of those infected with West Nile virus can go on to have severe symptoms and require hospitalization. West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in parts of California, raising concerns as mosquito season begins. Dr. Natascha Tuznik, an infectious disease expert at UC Davis Health, explains why severe cases of West Nile virus can require hospitalization and how Californians can protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer.
Watch the full video for more expert answers from Dr. Tuznik about West Nile virus, mosquito prevention and who may be most at risk for severe illness.
Video description: Close up photo of a mosquito biting a person's skin. Dr. Tuznik answers questions from a studio setting, followed by a photo of mosquito larvae in standing water.
#WestNileVirus #California #Mosquitoes #PublicHealth #ucdavishealth
