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superinfection

The definition of a superinfection is an additional infection that happens during or immediately after an existing infection.

(noun)

An example of a superinfection is having an ear infection caused by microorganisms which are resistent to the antibiotics taken for a recent throat infection.

See superinfection in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an additional infection occurring during the course of an existing infection, usually caused by opportunistic microorganisms resistant to the antimicrobial agents used in treating the first infection

See superinfection in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or process of superinfecting a cell or organism.
An infection following a previous infection, especially when caused by microorganisms that have become resistant to the antibiotics used earlier.

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