Infection with white spot syndrome virus
| Last Modified: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:54:56 IST | |
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| Disease name | Infection with white spot syndrome virus |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | C, D, E |
| Species affected | Crustaceans |
| Description | White spot disease (WSD) means infection with white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). White spot syndrome virus 1 is classified as a species in the genus Whispo virus of the family Nimaviridae . |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Unknown |
| DAFM Division Responsible | The Marine Institute |
| Contact | fhu@marine.ie |
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| Link to relevant external website | Home | Marine Institute |
| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/white-spot-disease/ |
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