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What are the differences between commensal, primary and opportunistic bacteria/pathogens?
Author: Mirte SchattorieAnswer:
Commensal bacteria: not pathogenic, aid in digestion, produce vitamins, activate immune response primary pathogens: bacteria that will always cause disease opportunistic pathogens: bacteria that will only cause disease when the host's immune system is weak
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