Opportunistic Infections and Medical Errors

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Opportunistic infection is an infection caused by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi or protozoa that take advantage of an opportunity that is not normally available such as a host with a weakened immune system, a modified micro biota (like disturbed Intestinal flora) or violated the integumentary barriers. Many of these pathogens do not cause disease in a healthy host that is a normal immune system. However, a compromised immune system, penetrating injury or lack of competition from normal commensals presents an opportunity for the pathogen to infect.

  • Virulence factors of the human opportunistic pathogen
  • Role of comorbidities in contracting infection
  • Infectious exposures to avoid
  • Current options and advances in treatment of opportunistic infections
  • Emerging opportunistic human pathogens

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