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    Opportunistic infections are infections caused by organisms that usually do not cause disease in a person with a healthy immune system, but can affect people with a poorly functioning or suppressed immune system. They need an "opportunity" to infect a person.

        Opportunistic infection
            Causes
            Types of infections
            Treatment

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    Causes
    Immunodeficiency or immunosuppression caused by:
      Medical procedures

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    Types of infections

    These infections include:


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    Treatment
    Treatment depends on the type of opportunistic infection, but usually involves different antibiotics.




     
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