secondary infection

Noun

Meaning

secondary infection (plural secondary infections)

(pathology) Any infection that arises subsequent to a pre-existing infection; but especially a nosocomial infection

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

During Wilkins heavily sedated stay in the ICU, he had dialysis, a secondary infection and a tracheotomy, Patterson added. Source: Internet

Burn victims have to be kept in a fully sanitized environment since most of them succumb to secondary infection. Source: Internet

The antibiotics Cai was given might help with a secondary infection, but they could not fight the virus. Source: Internet

Beech trees that survive infection with beech bark disease are weakened and are more vulnerable to secondary infection. Source: Internet

Your doctor should not prescribe an antibiotic unless you have developed a secondary infection, such as an ear or sinus infection. Source: Internet

Mucormycosis can kill platypuses, death arising from secondary infection and by affecting the animals' ability to maintain body temperature and forage efficiently. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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