Sarcocystosis


Opportunistic infection

An infection that is caused by a pathogen that would generally not be able to cause an infection in a host with a normal immune system. Such pathogens take advantage of the opportunity, so to speak, that is provided by a weakened immune system.


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PMID (PMCID)
18602666
 MALE Adult
Systemic sarcocystosis in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Velasquez JN, Di Risio C, Etchart CB, Chertcoff AV, Mendez N, Cabrera MG, Labbe JH, Carnevale S.
Hum Pathol. 2008;39(8):1263-7.
In summary, sarcocystosis should be considered another opportunistic infection in HIV-infected patients.