date:Dec 10, 2012
An outbreak of infection with Perkinsus olseni has been reported in the small giant clam population.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) received an immediate notification on 6 December. The outbreak was initially observed on 29 September, and confirmed on 30 November.
The affected regions include Iles Du Vent, Iles Sous Le Vent, Tuamotu-Gambier and Australes.
Morbidity and mortality are at zero on a scale of zero to five.
The source of the outbreaks has not yet been determined