coinfection

Noun

Meaning

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coinfection (countable and uncountable, plural coinfections)

Simultaneous infection by two pathogens (a pair of copathogens), any combination of viruses and/or bacteria; often one infection is a secondary bacterial infection that gets its opportunity from the effects of the (viral or bacterial) first one.

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Examples

Acute HBV/HDV coinfection may be severe, but it tends to resolve spontaneously. Source: Internet

Coinfection with distinct subtypes gives rise to circulating recombinant forms (CRFs). Source: Internet

Coinfection of HIV with malaria increases mortality. Source: Internet

The HIV/HCV Outbreak in Indiana An Indiana outbreak of HIV/HCV coinfection serves as a cautionary tale to other regions of the United States. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

coinfect coinfectant coinfected coinfective coinfiltrate coinfiltrated