World-first vaccine approved to save Koalas from Chlamydia

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The iconic and endangered Koala has been devastated in recent years by both the destruction of their habitat, but also by the spread of Chlamydia. 

In humans, this is treated with antibiotics, but in Koalas this can disrupt their ability to digest eucalyptus leaves, their sole food source, leading to starvation.

Enter the University of Sunshine Coast, which has invented a vaccine that reduces the disease's mortality rate by "at least 65%"; the treatment was approved by regulators today.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/australia-approves-world-vaccine-save-koalas-chlamydia-125500524