Also install MCShield. It protects USB drives from spreading infections. When a USB is inserted it automatically scans for malware. I have been using it for a month now and loving it ;). MCShield is completely FREE
Take a look in the viruses and worms forum section and see all those that have been infected from USB malware not detected by avast and the malware removal team have used MCShield to clean the comp/USB device
Historicly the MBAM Team has verry good relations with Malware Removal Specialists on different fora, and they use their knowledge/feedback to target specific Malware families.