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Fungi tends to prefer temperatures that are below human body temperature, and to be in darker and moister areas than many tissues in the human body. Without a compromised immune system or other debilitation of the human, fungi generally are not able to survive in humans or cause an infection.
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What is the difference between a primary and an opportunistic pathogen?
Primary Pathogens are the microorganisms that cause diseases in healthy individual. Opportunistic Pathogens are the microorganisms that are ordinarily in contact with the host and cause disease when the host's resistance is low.
What common disease-causing microorganisms are most likely to cause opportunistic infections after bacteria is killed by antibiotics?
most commonly Fungal infections
What organisms grow best at 37 degrees Celsius?
e coli because optimal growth of E. coli occurs at 37°C (98.6°F)
Disease-causing organisms are known as?
Bacteria and viruses that cause illness are known as pathogens.
Organisms that cause disease are called what?
Pathogens
What is the difference between pathogens and opportunistic organisms?
Pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease in a healthy host, whereas opportunistic organisms are typically harmless, but can cause infection in hosts with weakened immune systems. Pathogens are generally more virulent and cause disease more readily than opportunistic organisms.
What term is used to describe microorganisms that only affect people whose defenses are compromised?
They are called opportunistic pathogens.
What would you expect to happen to the vaginal microbiota of a patient with a defect in estrogen production?
Growth of opportunistic pathogens would increase.
What is the difference between a primary and an opportunistic pathogen?
Primary Pathogens are the microorganisms that cause diseases in healthy individual. Opportunistic Pathogens are the microorganisms that are ordinarily in contact with the host and cause disease when the host's resistance is low.
What common disease-causing microorganisms are most likely to cause opportunistic infections after bacteria is killed by antibiotics?
most commonly Fungal infections
What are the example of phylum deuteromycota?
Some examples of phylum Deuteromycota include Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Candida. These fungi are commonly known for their role in food spoilage and as opportunistic pathogens in humans.
Does being infected with opportunistic infections mean you have HIV?
No, these are caused by opportunistic pathogens which take advantage of a suppressed immune system, regardless of what causes that suppression. eg, malnutrition, exhaustion, immunosuppressant drugs for transplant recipients, Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, genetic predisposition, pregnancy. The list could go on and on.
What organisms grow best at 37 degrees Celsius?
e coli because optimal growth of E. coli occurs at 37°C (98.6°F)
What is the difference between pneumonia and opportunistic pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, typically affecting healthy individuals. Opportunistic pneumonia, on the other hand, occurs in individuals with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions, allowing normally harmless microorganisms to cause infection. This type of pneumonia is often associated with specific pathogens, such as Pneumocystis jirovecii in people with HIV/AIDS. Thus, the key difference lies in the health status of the patient and the organisms involved.
Can normal flora become opportunistic pathogens?
Yes, normal microbial flora can become virulent or pathogenic if the conditions are right. On outside of body normal flora is harmless, if it was to be ingested it would take the opportunity to do as much damage as possible.
What is the term for infectious diseases associated with AIDS?
opportunistic infections
Is caused by a pathogen that does not normally produce an illness in healthy humans?
opportunistic infection
