BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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pathogens
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nonpathogens
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opportunists
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viruses
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Detailed explanation-1: -Opportunistic microorganisms are typically non-pathogenic microorganisms that act as a pathogen in certain circumstances.
Detailed explanation-2: -(AH-per-too-NIS-tik in-FEK-shun) An infection caused by an organism that does not normally cause disease. Opportunistic infections occur in people with weakened immune systems.
Detailed explanation-3: -Commensal bacteria are among the most prevalent opportunistic pathogens.
Detailed explanation-4: -An opportunistic infection is an infection caused by pathogens (bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses) that take advantage of an opportunity not normally available.
Detailed explanation-5: -Introduction. Opportunistic parasitic infections are infections of parasite species that are mild or asymptomatic in immunocompetent people; however, in immunocompromised people they become fatal [1].