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coinfection

noun
co·​in·​fec·​tion | \kō-in-ˈfek-shən \

Definition of coinfection 

: concurrent infection of a cell or organism with two organisms

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coinfect \kō-​in-​ˈfekt \ transitive verb

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 The best data about coinfection come from studies of more serious viruses, such as H.I.V. and hepatitis. — Richard Klasco, M.d., New York Times, "Can You Get Two Colds at Once?," 30 Mar. 2018 Wells suspects that she was exposed to hepatitis C during the same episode because coinfections were common in those days. — Sandra G. Boodman, Philly.com, "Medical mystery: It wasn't cancer, but it was a shock," 29 Sep. 2017

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1974, in the meaning defined above

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coinfection

noun
co·​in·​fec·​tion | \ˌkō-in-ˈfek-shən \

Medical Definition of coinfection 

: concurrent infection of a cell or organism with two microorganisms pneumonia caused by coinfection with an orthomyxovirus and a streptococcus

Other Words from coinfection

coinfect \-​ˈfekt \ transitive verb

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