Infection with koi herpesvirus
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Disease name | Infection with koi herpesvirus |
Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
Species affected | Fish |
Description | Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVD) is a herpes virus infection (18) capable of inducing a contagious and acute viraemia in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and varieties such as koi carp and ghost carp, |
Status in Ireland | Disease free |
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | September '22 |
DAFM Division Responsible | The Marine Institute |
Contact | fhu@marine.ie |
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Link to relevant external website | Fish Health Surveillance | Fish Health Unit |
Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
WOAH Listed | Yes |
WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/koi-herpesvirus-disease/ |
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