Vocabulary Entry

superinfect

|verb • noun

verb

To infect something or someone with a new infection on top of an existing one.

Example Sentences

"The patient was superinfected with a different strain of the virus."

"Doctors are concerned that the antibiotic treatment may not prevent the superinfection."

"Superinfecting bacteria can complicate the treatment process."

noun

Example Sentences

"The superinfect was resistant to all current medications."

"Her superinfect caused additional health complications."

"The researchers studied the effects of a superinfect on the immune system."