As per the message which Dr. Bruce Williams sent directly to the person
who asked about AIDS (and shared it with me after I also sent the info,
knowing that I had said that I'd carry his comments to the FML if there
was need): there is no danger.  Ferrets do not get AIDS:
 
>Sukie is correct - ferrets cannot contract the human immunodeficiency
>virus which causes acquired immunodeficiency virus in humans.  It is
>safe to let your grandchildren play with your ferrets.  There is
>absolutely no reason to euthanize your ferrets, or consider finding
>them another home.
>
>With kindest regards,
>Bruce Williams, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 4402]