Enteroviruses gain their name from the fact that they
A) infect the digestive system.
B) are able to withstand the low pH of the stomach.
C) are transmitted by the fecal-oral route.
D) spread from the intestinal lining into the bloodstream to cause viremia.
E) remain latent inside cells in the stomach and intestines.

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Enteroviruses are so named because they are transmitted through the fecal-oral route, meaning they are found in fecal matter and can infect people who ingest contaminated food or water.

Enteroviruses Gain Their Name from the Fact That They