superinfection
superinfection
Definition
super·in·fec·tion (-in fek′s̸hən)
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
superinfection
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- bacterial: One other factor that enhances pathogenicity is bacterial superinfection ( Ref.
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