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02 | Outbreaks: The great mimicker
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In 2021, four people across four different parts of the United States fall ill. They all have the same disease — a life-threatening bacterial infection. But the weird thing is they haven't travelled anywhere. And the bug that causes the infection isn't found in the US. So how did they get it? This handful of cases kicks off a disease investigation with roots that stretch back to northern Australia. Got feedback? Email us sciencefriction@abc.net.au Guests: Dr Julia Petras Epidemiologist, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr Mindy Elrod Microbiologist, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Will Misi Support worker, Cairns Dr Josh Hanson General and infectious diseases…