Definition of superinfection in English:
superinfection
noun suːp(ə)rɪnˈfɛkʃ(ə)nˌsup(ə)rɪnˈfɛkʃ(ə)n
mass nounMedicine Infection occurring after or on top of an earlier infection, especially following treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Example sentencesExamples
- The percentages of infection relapse or superinfection did not differ significantly between the two patient groups.
- The first step in management of a possible drug fever is to ensure that there is no superinfection or worsening of tuberculosis.
- Reinfection refers to elimination of the organism, followed by its return, and superinfection refers to the appearance of a new organism in the culture.
- Common side effects include gastrointestinal distress, diarrhea (alleviated by taking the drug with food or water), rashes and Candida superinfection.
- While generally safe, prophylactic antibiotics are associated with allergic reactions, side effects, and the potential for bacterial resistance and superinfection.
Definition of superinfection in US English:
superinfection
nounˌso͞op(ə)rinˈfekSH(ə)nˌsup(ə)rɪnˈfɛkʃ(ə)n
Medicine Infection occurring after or on top of an earlier infection, especially following treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Example sentencesExamples
- The first step in management of a possible drug fever is to ensure that there is no superinfection or worsening of tuberculosis.
- While generally safe, prophylactic antibiotics are associated with allergic reactions, side effects, and the potential for bacterial resistance and superinfection.
- The percentages of infection relapse or superinfection did not differ significantly between the two patient groups.
- Reinfection refers to elimination of the organism, followed by its return, and superinfection refers to the appearance of a new organism in the culture.
- Common side effects include gastrointestinal distress, diarrhea (alleviated by taking the drug with food or water), rashes and Candida superinfection.