Clare:
 
>I remember reading that the ECE virus can possibly be transmitted without
>direct ferret-to-ferret contact, via human hands or clothing.  I was
>wondering if we need to take precautions with the new bedding we brought
>home from the show, especially the items that are not packaged.  What would
>be a reasonable time to ``quarantine'' these items...
 
    If you put them in the washing machine and wash in hot water, that will
take care of the problem.  I don't quarantine clothes, just wash them.....
 
Bruce Williams, DVM, DACVP
Dept. of Vet Path, AFIP
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[Posted in FML issue 1326]