Organisms that cause opportunistic infections require specific environmental conditions before they can become infectious.

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Opportunistic infections are caused by organisms that are normally harmless, but can become infectious in certain situations such as when the immune system is weakened or when there is a disruption of the normal microbiota. These organisms require specific environmental conditions in order to become pathogenic, and do not usually cause disease in healthy individuals.

Organisms That Cause Opportunistic Infections Require Specific Environmental Conditions Before