OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Opportunistic Infection.
Opportunistic Infection - as a noun
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)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
infectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"People with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to opportunistic infections."
"HIV-positive individuals are at a higher risk of developing opportunistic infections."
"Pneumocystis pneumonia is a common opportunistic infection among AIDS patients."
"Candidiasis is an opportunistic infection caused by the Candida fungus."
"Patients undergoing chemotherapy may experience opportunistic infections due to their compromised immune system."
