| opportunistic | 1. <microbiology> Denoting a microorganism that does not ordinarily cause disease but that, under certain circumstances (for example impaired immune responses resulting from other disease or drug treatment), becomes pathogenic. 2. <disease> Denoting a disease or infection caused by such an organism. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| opportunistic infections | Infections that occur in persons with weak immune systems due to AIDS, cancer or immunosuppressive drugs such as corticosteroids or chemotherapy. PCP, toxoplasmosis and cytornegalovirus are all examples of OIs. (09 Oct 1997) |
| opportunistic pathogen | <microbiology> Pathogenic organism that is often normally a commensal, but which gives rise to infection in immunocompromised hosts. (18 Nov 1997) |
Synonyms : Infection, Opportunistic, Infections, Opportunistic, Opportunistic Infection
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any infection caused by a microorganism that does not normally cause disease in humans; occurs in persons with abnormally functioning immune systems (as AIDS patients or transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs)
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opportunist: taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
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| opportunistic infection |
infection by an organism that does not ordinarily cause disease but that, under certain circumstances (eg, impaired immune responses), becomes pathogenic.
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| opportunistic infection |
infection by organisms that would be harmless to a healthy person, but cause infection in those with a weakened immune system (for example, persons with AIDS or chemotherapy patients)
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| opportunistic |
capable of rapidly occupying newly available space
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| opportunist | a person who places expediency above principle |
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| opportunist | taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit |
| opportunist | taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit |
| opportunist | any infection caused by a microorganism that does not normally cause disease in humans |
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