A perkinsosis survey involving 4 clam species was performed along the Galician coast.
A method for the identification of Perkinsus spp. using PCR–DGGE has been developed.
P. olseni PCR + cases were found in R. decussatus, R. philippinarum and V. corrugata.
Infection of Ruditapes philippinarum with Perkinsus chesapeaki was detected.