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Yes. I know you can get ecoli and ringworm if you're not careful. Just think about. How many guinea pig die because their owner played with them while they were sick? If we can pass illnesses on the them, then they can pass them on the us.

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Yes. A guinea pig can catch almost any contagious illness from a person. For example,

they can catch colds, the flu, and maybe even bronchitis. Therefore, people who have

contagious illnesses should be careful around guinea pigs.

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