opportunistic infection - any infection caused by a microorganism that does not normally cause disease in humans; occurs in persons with abnormally functioning immune systems (as AIDS patients or transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs)
Why your 'flushing' could be a red alert to see your doctor. It is a normal body response that may occur when we are embarrassed, angry, excited, or experiencing other strong emotions. But 'flushing' - when the face, ears, neck and, occasionally, upper chest, take on a red colour, accompanied by a hot feeling - can also be a sign of a more serious underlying condition.
Customer Question. I forgot to flush the toilet this morning after a bowel movement. I noticed a couple of hours later that the water surrounding the stool looked a bit red. Does that necessarily mean there is blood in the stool or are there fecal components that could result in the same appearance?