| Last Modified: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:14:16 IST | |
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| Disease name | Echinococcosis (caused by Echinococcus multilocularis) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | C, D, E |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Description | Echinococcosis, or Hydatid disease, is an infection caused by tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus, a tiny tapeworm just a few millimetres long. Five species of Echinococcus have been identified which infect a wide range of domestic and wild animals. Echinococcosis is a zoonosis, a disease of animals that affects humans. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | RVL Division |
| Contact | Mícheál Casey SSRO |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/ |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| OIE Listed | Yes |
| OIE Link | http://www.oie.int/en/animal-health-in-the-world/animal-diseases/Echinococcosis/ |
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