Opportunists or opportunistic pathogens
A) are usually saprophyte, like fungi.
B) take advantage of special circumstances.
C) are usually mutualistic.
D) always cause disease.
E) are never normal microbiota.

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Opportunistic pathogens are microorganisms that take advantage of specific conditions or circumstances, such as a weakened immune system or a breach in the body's natural defenses, to cause disease. They are not always pathogenic and can be part of the normal microbiota in some individuals.

Opportunists or Opportunistic Pathogens