Preferred Term:
opportunistic pathogens
Definition:
A pathogen that does not cause any infection in a healthy organism, however, it may cause infection when the immune system of the host is compromised.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/300188
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