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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) can be contracted only if________?

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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) can be contracted only if________? Answer: Consume nerve tissues (brain and spine) of cattle infected with Mad cow disease

vCJD is caused by prions, abnormal proteins found in nerve tissues of cows infected with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), also known as Mad Cow Disease. Humans contract vCJD only by consuming infected nervous tissues. Other foods or water contaminated with bacteria like E. coli are unrelated to this disease.

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This question is part of 🦠 Microbiology within the broader 🧬 Medical Science subject and appears in the SPSC – Sindh Public Service Commission preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.