Message Number: SG3140 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: ruesterx1@excite.com
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 18:48:41 +0000 (GMT+00:00)
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: Helicobacter vaccine for humans
Message-ID: <20933581.1044211721045.JavaMail.root@scandium>
I saw an article that says they are currently testing a new vaccine for Helicobacter pylori, called Helivax. Anyway, they said it had been tested on animals. Was just wondering if anyone knew if they used ferrets in the testing. Maybe this will turn out to be a vaccine that will help ferrets too. I think I remember that they tested Biaxin on ferrets, even though ferrets have H.mustelea , it must be similar enough to H.pylori in people to be of use.
Just wondering,
Julie
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