Opportunistic Infections

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Opportunistic Infections Definition

Infection caused by an organism that is capable of causing disease in immunocompromised patients only (e.g. HIV-positive or transplanted patients).--2004

Opportunistic Infections Synonyms

Opportunistic Infection, opportunistic infection

Terms in Opportunistic Infections category

AIDS Associated Opportunistic Infections