Infection with Perkinsus olseni
| Last Modified: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:13:16 IST | |
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| Disease name | Infection with Perkinsus olseni |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Molluscs |
| Description | Perkinsus olseni is a pathogenic dinoflagellate which affects a large range of mollusc species. It targets the connective tissue of the hosts organs and their haemocytes. It can be fatal or lead to a life long carrier status. Clinical signs are non specific; dead or gapping molluscs with individuals in the later stages of the disease slow to close their valves. |
| 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 |
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| Link to relevant external website | Fish Health Unit | |
| Notifiable in Ireland | No |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/perkinsosis-p-olseni/ |
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