Frenemies: Understanding Infectious Diseases and Outbreaks

Host Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with infectious disease specialist Dr. Dan Uslan to unpack how viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens spread, why some illnesses spiral into major outbreaks, and what it takes to protect entire communities. Together, they explore the science behind vaccines, the critical role of public health systems, and how modern medicine works to stay one step ahead of emerging threats.

Editor's note: A mosquito species referenced in this episode was misstated. The second mosquito mentioned, originally called Anopheles, should be Aedes. The information has been clarified in this description for accuracy.

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Podcast Credits
UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier

Host
Dr. Eve Glazier

Executive Producers
Annie Krasnow
Michael Burke
Suzanne Koudsi Walker

Producers
Niki Miller
Jessica Alabastro

Creative Producer
Kanza Shaheen

Technical Directors
Adrian Cardoso
Andrew Stocks 

Editor
Tony Sweet

Recorded at 
Canella Media

Special Thanks
To our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

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UCLA Health Communications & Marketing 

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.