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Suprainfection

Definition: A secondary infection that occurs during or following a previous infection, resulting from the invasion of a different microorganism or a drug-resistant strain.

Examples:

1. After taking antibiotics for her respiratory infection, Mary developed a suprainfection caused by a drug-resistant bacterium.
2. Patients with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to developing suprainfections.
3. The suprainfection of the surgical wound prolonged the patient's recovery period.

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