How Australian wildlife spread and suppress Ross River virus
- Written by Eloise Stephenson, PhD Candidate, Griffith University
Mozzies feed on many native species, including the Nankeen Night Heron.Janis Otto/flikr
Ross River virus is Australia’s most common mosquito-borne disease. It infects around 4,000 people a year and, despite being named after a river in North Queensland, is found in all states and territories, including Tasmania.
While the disease isn’t...
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