Hendra Virus
| Last Modified: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:33:44 IST | |
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| Disease name | Hendra Virus |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Description | Hendra virus is an emerging viral disease of horses and humans in Australia. The virus is shed by fruit bats to horses and causes severe respiratory and neurological disease, with a high mortality rate. Hendra virus in horses can manifest with a variety of symptoms including sudden death, neurological signs or colic like episodes among others. Hendra virus has spread from affected horses to humans, with subsequent human fatalities reported. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | No |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/hendra-virus/ |
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