Echinococcus multilocularis
| Last Modified: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:41:21 IST | |
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| Disease name | Echinococcus multilocularis |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | C, D, E |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Description | Echinococcosis, 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 | Bacteriology/ Parasitology |
| Contact | BPV@agriculture.gov.ie |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/echinococcosis/ |
| Publications |
- Echinococcus multilocularis (pdf 719Kb)