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| Last Modified: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:19:39 GMT | |
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| Disease name | Taura Syndrome |
| Species affected | Crustaceans |
| Definition | 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 | Not Reported |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never Recorded |
| DAFM Division Responsible | The Marine Institute |
| Contact | Fioina Geoghan (Fish Health Manager) |
| Legislation | |
| Link to relevant external website | http://www.marine.ie/Home/ |
| OIE Link | http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Internationa_Standard_Setting/docs/pdf/2.2.04_TAURA.pdf |
| Publications |