Infection with Hepatobacter penaei (necrotising hepatopancreatitis)

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Disease name Infection with Hepatobacter penaei (necrotising hepatopancreatitis)
Animal Health Law Category if applicable N/A
Species affected Crustaceans
Description Necrotising hepatopancreatitis (NHP) disease is caused by infection with Gram-negative, pleomorphic intracellular alpha-proteobacterium
Status in Ireland Absent
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland Unknown
DAFM Division Responsible The Marine Institute
Contact fhu@marine.ie
Legislation
Link to relevant external website
Fish Health Unit |
Notifiable in Ireland No
WOAH Listed Yes
WOAH Link https://www.woah.org/en/disease/necrotising-hepatopancreatitis-hepatobacter-penaeiv/
Publications