Infection with Decapod Iridescent Virus 1

Last Modified: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:36:09 IST
Disease name Infection with Decapod Iridescent Virus 1
Animal Health Law Category if applicable N/A
Species affected Crustaceans
Description An emerging disease of both famed and wild crustaceans which affects the haematopoietic tissues, haemocytes and lymphoid organs. Clinical signs include body colour slightly reddish, hepatopancreatic atrophy with empty stomach and guts.
Status in Ireland Absent
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland Never Reported
DAFM Division Responsible The Marine Institute
Contact fhu@marine.ie
Legislation
Link to relevant external website
Notifiable in Ireland No
WOAH Listed Yes
WOAH Link https://www.woah.org/en/disease/decapod-iridescent-virus-1/
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