An opportunistic pathogen can only cause disease in situations that compromise the host’s defenses, such as skin, immune system, or normal microbiota.

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- Opportunistic pathogen
- Primary pathogen

Types of Pathogens

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A primary pathogen can cause disease in a host regardless of the host’s microbiota or immune system.

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