What is another word for secondary infection?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛkəndəɹi ɪnfˈɛkʃən] (IPA) 
Secondary infection is a term used to describe the development of new infections that occur during the course of an additional disease. Synonyms for this term include opportunistic infection, superinfection, and nosocomial infection. Opportunistic infections describe infections caused by microorganisms that do not typically cause infection in a healthy person but can infect an individual with a weakened immune system. Superinfection describes infections that occur after an individual has already contracted an infection, which can be a result of antibiotic resistance or weakened immune systems. Nosocomial infections are infections that are acquired in hospitals or healthcare facilities. Each of these synonyms refers to different types of secondary infections that can occur during the course of an additional disease.
