I've just received word via Sukie that the Helicobacter test I mentioned
in one of my posts a few days ago is no longer in the works.  Dr. Williams
said there were a number of reasons why the development of the test was
dropped.  And as Dr. Williams said, since all ferrets carry H. mustelea, a
positive result to any test that was developed wouldn't have much meaning.
 
Dr. Williams also commented that the treatment I mentioned (amoxi, flagyl,
pepto) takes 6-8 weeks to be effective.  This is contrary to what Dr.
Judith Bell says (minimum of 2 weeks), but I believe I'd go with Dr.
Williams recommendation.
 
For the ferrets,
Mike
 
* Michael F. Janke, [log in to unmask]
* South Florida Ferret Help Line, 305-752-7040
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* Website:  http://www.miamiferret.org
* Adrenal/Insulinoma web site: http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc
[Posted in FML issue 3166]