Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 13 - Microbe-Human Interactions - 13.2 The Progress of an Infection - 13.2 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 382: 5

Answer

Opportunistic pathogens are normally harmless but can cause disease when the immunity is low or when the conditions are suitable for them. Examples are Candida Albicans, Cryptosporidium, Isospora belli, etc.

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Opportunistic pathogens are normally harmless but can cause disease when the immunity is low or when the conditions are suitable for them. Examples are Candida Albicans, Cryptosporidium, Isospora belli, etc.
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