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Old 03-14-2013, 01:00 PM   #1
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Mysterious snake disease decoded

A novel virus has been identified as the possible cause of a common but mysterious disease that kills a significant number of pet snakes all over the world, thanks to new research.



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Old 03-14-2013, 07:59 PM   #2
AGoodwin
Thanks! Its about time we had a breakthrough with IBD.

So, now knowing and being able to identify the virus that causes IBD, diagnosis should be possible with just a blood sample at this point, correct? No more biopsies needed?
 
Old 03-15-2013, 11:23 AM   #3
snowgyre
Diagnosis should be possible, but treatment is another thing altogether. Viruses are notoriously difficult to treat. Here's hoping they develop a cure relatively quickly!
 

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