What is another word for suprainfection?
Pronunciation: [sˌʌpɹe͡ɪnfˈɛkʃən] (IPA) 
Suprainfection refers to an infection that occurs on top of an existing infection or during the presence of an ongoing disease. Other synonyms for suprainfection include superinfection, secondary infection, concomitant infection, and mixed infection. A superinfection may occur due to antibiotic use, which kills off the beneficial bacteria, allowing harmful bacteria to thrive. Secondary infection can refer to an infection that occurs as a complication of the initial infection, while concomitant infection refers to two infections occurring at the same time in one individual. A mixed infection is one that involves multiple pathogens at the same site. Regardless of the term used, early detection and treatment are important in preventing further complications and the spread of infection.
