Infection with Taura syndrome virus
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| Disease name | Infection with Taura syndrome virus |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | A, D, E |
| Species affected | Crustaceans |
| Description | Taura syndrome (TS) is a virus disease of penaeid shrimp caused by infection with Taura syndrome virus (TSV) (3, 15, 27, 42). The principal host species in which TSV can cause significant disease outbreaks and mortalities are Penaeus vannamei and P. stylirostris. TS has three distinct phases: acute, transition and chronic |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | The Marine Institute |
| Contact | fhu@marine.ie |
| Legislation | Regulation 2021/620 |
| Link to relevant external website | Home | Marine Institute |
| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/taura-syndrome/ |
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