paraphrase: a. An opportunistic infection occurs when an organism that normally does not cause disease takes advantage of a weakened immune system to cause illness. These infections are more common in individuals with compromised immune systems. b. Two diseases or conditions that could result in opportunistic infections are: HIV/AIDS: This condition weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections like Pneumocystis pneumonia and tuberculosis. Cancer (especially during chemotherapy): Chemotherapy can suppress the immune system, increasing the risk of infections such as candidiasis and herpes simplex virus infections.
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