Australia approves first koala chlamydia vaccine to combat epidemic
TL;DR
Australia has approved a single-dose vaccine developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast to combat a chlamydia epidemic decimating wild koala populations, which has been a major cause of death and decline in their numbers. The vaccine has shown to reduce symptoms and mortality by at least 65%, offering hope for the conservation of this endangered species amid threats like habitat loss and disease.
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- Koala STD vaccine breakthrough offers human blueprint The Canberra Times
- UniSC's Koala Vaccine Gets Green Light to Combat Disease Mirage News
- First chlamydia vaccine approval offers hope for at-risk koalas Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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