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An illness due to an organism that causes disease in people with weakened immune systems is known as.
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An illness due to an organism that causes disease in people with weakened immune systems is known as.

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opportunistic infections

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These infections are called
"opportunistic infections" because
they take advantage of weak
immune systems.
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