AHS - Infection with white spot syndrome virus

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Disease name	Infection with white spot syndrome virus
Animal Health Law Category if applicable	C, D, E
Species affected	Crustaceans
Description	White spot disease (WSD) means infection with white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). White spot syndrome virus 1 is classified as a species in the genus Whispo virus of the family Nimaviridae .
Status in Ireland	Absent
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland	Unknown
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/white-spot-disease/
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Infection with white spot syndrome virus

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