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Is it possible to get a disease from eating a skunk?
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Yes, it is possible to get a disease from eating a skunk. Skunk meat can contain the bacteria Trichinella spiralis which can lead to trichinellosis in humans and other animals. Symptoms of this infection include fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, coughing, muscle aches, headaches, and rash.