Infections from microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in the general population but can cause detrimental health issues in people with HIV are called "____."

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The term "opportunistic infections" refers to infections caused by microorganisms that do not typically cause disease in healthy individuals but can take advantage of a weakened immune system, such as in people with HIV. Tissue rejection (A) is a reaction by the body's immune system against transplanted tissues or organs. AIDS-defining illnesses (B) are a separate category of diseases that occur specifically in people with HIV and indicate progression to AIDS. Lipomas (D) are benign tumors composed of fat cells.

Infections from Microorganisms That Normally Do Not Cause Disease in the General