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    Glossary Opportunistic pathogen

    microorganism causing disease in weakened immune systems

    An opportunistic pathogen is a type of microorganism that normally doesn't cause disease in a healthy individual but can lead to infections when the person's immune system is weakened or compromised. For example, people with conditions like HIV/AIDS, undergoing chemotherapy, or taking immunosuppressive drugs are more susceptible to these pathogens.

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