Infection with Ranavirus species

Last Modified: Thu, 18 May 2023 14:53:52 IST
Disease name Infection with Ranavirus species
Animal Health Law Category if applicable N/A
Species affected Amphibians
Description Ranavirus disease is considered to be systemic clinical or subclinical infection, in the major families of Anura and Caudata, with a member of the genus Ranavirus. It does not include epizootic haematopoietic necrosis virus, which is the aetiological agent for epizootic haematopoietic necrosis (EHN).
Status in Ireland Absent
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland Never reported
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Notifiable in Ireland No
WOAH Listed Yes
WOAH Link https://www.woah.org/en/disease/ranavirosis/
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