Which of the following terms BEST describes the infectious process created by normal flora because the body's defenses are compromised?

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Opportunistic infections refer to the infectious process created by normal flora when the body's defenses are compromised. Normal flora refers to the microorganisms that typically live in or on a person without causing harm. Suppuration refers to the formation of pus. Perforation refers to the creation of a hole or opening in a tissue or structure. None of these terms fully encompass the concept of an infectious process created by normal flora in a compromised host.

Which of the Following Terms BEST Describes the Infectious Process