Pathogenic Organisms

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020391",
  "term": "Pathogenic Organisms",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "(path-o-JEN-ick) Organisms, including bacteria, viruses or cysts, capable of causing diseases (typhoid, cholera, dysentery) in a host (such as a person). There are many types of organisms which do NOT cause disease. These organisms are called non-pathogenic.",
  "subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/pathogenic-organisms/"
}