Hello - Litje, Turlough and Gaoth went through what we strongly suspect was ECE in March/April 1995 (our vet hadn't heard of it at that time, so just treated it with Flagyl for secondary infections, and supportive care until it was over). I was taking care of a friend's ferret during the suspected episode, and he had to be nursed through it also. When he went home, he was kept in quarantine for one week while their other ferret went on Albon for a few days just as a preventive measure. The other ferret never developed it, and the male has had no recurrence. One or another of my first 3 will occasionally have a suspicious stool (partly green, somewhat soft, but not runny), but it's always an isolated incident, and could be caused by something else. My fourth (and newest) ferret, Quidni, has had a couple of suspicious stools in the 2 1/2 months since I "rescued" her, but nothing else. Questions: 1. Is there any new or definitive data yet on how long a ferret can remain a carrier of ECE? 2. Could Quidni be (at least partially) immune? I don't believe she has actually had a full-blown episode (or her first owners might have gotten rid of her sooner). 3. What is the danger for other ferrets if they are exposed to mine? 4. I had expected Quidni to develop it, and she hasn't. What are the odds of any new ferret I adopt developing ECE if they haven't already been through it? 5. My friend's female has never developed any symptoms. Are some ferrets immune, or could the Albon have allowed her to be exposed safely enough that she could develop immunity? I'm looking at trying to start a local club, and need to know what kind of care we will need to take if everyone's critters attend also. Any insight on these questions would be welcome. Thanks Carla & the Woozlemaniacs [Posted in FML issue 1445]