When members of the normal microbiota of the human body become pathogenic and produce disease under certain circumstances,they are referred to as ______________ pathogens.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Opportunistic pathogens are members of the normal microbiota that can cause disease under certain conditions, such as when the immune system is weakened or when the normal microbiota is disrupted. The other choices (partial, conditional, occasional) do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

When Members of the Normal Microbiota of the Human Body