Fecal-oral Transmission

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010725",
  "term": "Fecal-oral Transmission",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Associated with organisms that infect the digestive system. Microorganisms enter the body through ingestion of contaminated food and water. Inside the digestive system (usually within the intestines) these microorganisms multiply and are shed from the body in feces.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "About Parasites.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods (ESAM) Program Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fecal-oral-transmission/"
}