Infection with yellow head virus genotype 1
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| Disease name | Infection with yellow head virus genotype 1 |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | A, D, E |
| Species affected | Crustaceans |
| Description | Yellow head disease (YHD) means infection with yellow head virus (YHV). YHV and the related gill-associated virus are classified as a species in the genus Okavirus, family Roniviridae and order Nidovirales. |
| 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 | Regulation 2021/620 |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/yellow-head-disease/ |
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