From NBC Los Angeles
June 13, 2022
What is the West Nile Virus?
The “West Nile Virus” was first identified in the sub-region of Uganda called The West Nile.
The virus runs during mosquito season, which takes place from summer through fall. It is present within all states of the continental U.S.
The virus survives within several types of birds and is transmitted when a mosquito feeds off of an infected bird. The disease can infect humans, horses, and birds.
It is the most common vector-borne virus in California with more than 7,000 human cases and over 300 deaths in California since 2003.