superinfection
/ˌsupərɪnˈfɛkʃən/
noun
- A new infection that occurs on top of an existing infection, often caused by a different microorganism.
- The patient developed a superinfection after taking antibiotics for too long.
- Doctors monitored the wound closely to prevent a superinfection from bacteria.
- Superinfection can make a simple illness much harder to treat.