One version of this rare brain disorder is better known "Mad Cow" and can be contracted by eating contaminated beef.

这种罕见的大脑功能紊乱中的一种，被人们称为“疯牛病”，是因为吃了受到污染的牛肉而感染的。

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Cats can carry a disease called toxoplasmosis which can be contracted by coming into contact with their waste products.

猫携带一种被称作弓浆虫病的疾病，可能因为接触他们的排泄物而感染。

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Rarely, rabies may be contracted by inhalation of virus-containing aerosol or via transplantation of an infected organ.

吸入含有病毒颗粒的气溶胶或通过移植已感染病毒的器官有可能感染狂犬病，但很罕见。

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At least 200 others have contracted the disease, which is caused by contaminated food or water and can be fatal if not treated.

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The virus is passed from dog to dog and can be contracted by contaminated dog faecal matter.

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Health officials have said repeatedly since the outbreak's beginning that the virus cannot be contracted from eating pork.

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