Infections from microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in the general population but can cause great harm in people with HIV are called ____.

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Opportunistic infections are infections caused by microorganisms that usually do not cause harm in healthy individuals but can cause severe illness in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS. These infections are considered AIDS-defining illnesses, which means they signify progression to AIDS. Tissue rejection refers to an immune response against transplanted tissue. Lipomas are non-cancerous growths of fat cells.

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