Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0560572

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0560572

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Prevention and treatment of chlamydiosis and cryptococcosis in koalas. This project aims to generate increased understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of the two most prevalent and debilitating infectious diseases of koalas to make improved decisions regarding therapeutic intervention, prevention and management. Chlamydiosis, caused by two chlamydial bacteria, affects koala fertility, urinary tract function and eyesight. Cryptococcosis, caused by the fungus Cryptococcus gattii, may result in koala morbidity and death. Planned therapeutic trials, prevention strategies and the development of optimal husbandry strategies will provide knowledge that will lead to reduced koala morbidity through improved understanding of the interactions amongst infectious pathogens, the animal host and the environment.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 03-05-2005

End Date: 07-10-2009

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $392,262.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Veterinary Sciences | Pharmacology | Pathology | Microbiology (Excl. Virology)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Infectious diseases | Living resources (flora and fauna) |

Other Keywords

Infectious diseases | Living resources (flora and fauna) | Microbiology (Excl. Virology) | Pathology | Pharmacology | Veterinary Sciences

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