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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.