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On 1 Feb 00, at 13:51, Mary Ann Ryan wrote: > Bob, thanks for the info about viruses and M.S. If we found a > definite connection between the two, would it be possible to treat the > disease with anti-virals?? I guess that question could also apply to > viruses and PD - if there were a connection established. ----- God > bless Mary Ann (CG Jamie 60/20) > There are no true "antivirals" as of this point. Some drugs, such as Acyclovir, may suppress viral activity, but we do not as yet have a true antiviral". The virus/MS and virus/Parkinson's disease "connections" are theoretical only and not of clinical significance as of now. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S. Professional Corporation 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 USA Phone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink> "Ex Tristitia Virtus"