1、Ergotism is a condition caused by the ingestion of fungus (Claviceps purpurea) that infects rye and other cereal grains.
麦角病是由食用感染黑麦和其他谷物的真菌（紫色麦角菌）引起的一种疾病。

2、If left untreated, ergotism can lead to gangrene and even death.
如果不加治疗，麦角病可以导致坏疽，甚至死亡。