Experts predict another bad year for West Nile Virus

BAKERSFIELD, CA- Health officials are predicting another bad year for West Nile Virus in California because of the drought.

West Nile usually causes mild symptoms, but it can cause brain swelling and be fatal.

Infectious disease specialist report that the drought affects water flows, and causes water to pool rather than flow in streams.

The stagnant water draws mosquitoes.

The outbreak hit southern California the hardest last year, with Orange County recording 266 human