superinfection


su·per·in·fec·tion

noun \-in-ˈfek-shən\

Definition of SUPERINFECTION

: reinfection or a second infection with a microbial agent (as a bacterium, fungus, or virus)
su·per·in·fect \-ˈfekt\ transitive verb

First Known Use of SUPERINFECTION

circa 1922

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