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An infection that occurs after the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and the subsequent destruction of the normal microbiota would be considered a/an?

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An infection that occurs after the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and the subsequent destruction of the normal microbiota would be considered an opportunistic infection.

What is an opportunistic infection?

  • Opportunistic infections (OIs) are those which occur frequently and severely in people having weak immune system due to some other disease like HIV, altered micro biome or trauma.  
  • The microorganisms causing OIs are bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.
  • Some of the opportunistic infections associated with HIV are pneumonia, candidiasis, tuberculosis etc.
  • The opportunistic agents normally do not cause severe damage to the organism but due to weakened immune system their effects are intensified.
  • The symptoms of opportunistic infections in patients associated with HIV are fever, cough, severe headache, rashes, weight loss and even loss in vision, etc.

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