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While communities like San Jose worry about clusters of dead birds, or those in Utah worry about clusters of infected mosquitoes, we here in Bakersfield actually have to worry about clusters of already infected people in an eastern area of the city where officials are stumped. And the infection might spread. This may be total speculation related to this article yesterday on ABC 23 about the East Bakersfield West Nile Virus Cluster, but I can't help but wonder about factors not even mentioned. Of course we have to think about so many factors involved in why there is a cluster of West Nile Virus infections in Bakersfield. 22/25 confirmed cases in the entire state, with most located in east Bakersfield (And the first death in the state too). Other factors? Migratory bird patterns, bird feeding habits, underground water systems that could sometimes get blockages and cause standing water. Sumps, park ponds...Is the city doing its fair job of fending off mosquitos from such...
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