What is another word for superinfect?
Pronunciation: [sˈuːpəɹɪnfˌɛkt] (IPA) 
Superinfect is a medical term that refers to the process of a new infection occurring in a patient who already has an existing infection. There are a few synonyms for superinfect, including secondary infection, opportunistic infection, and co-infection. A secondary infection occurs when a patient, who is already suffering from an infection, contracts another infection. Opportunistic infection refers to an infection caused by an organism that is usually harmless, but it takes advantage of a weakened immune system. Co-infection means that a patient has two or more infections at the same time. It is crucial to manage and prevent superinfections in medical treatment to ensure a patient's prompt recovery.
