The barbecue stopper: the chikungunya mutation threatening Australia
Episode 38 min 1s

The barbecue stopper: the chikungunya mutation threatening Australia

From Background Briefing ABC Australia
An aggressive mosquito that’s spread a crippling virus through Asia is now being found at Australia’s border. The chikungunya virus is already being brought home by Australian tourists, and public health authorities are worried about a major outbreak if the mosquito, known as the ‘barbecue stopper’, becomes established. Ian Townsend investigates.

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