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suprainfection

/ˌsuː.prə.ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Traduction: Infection secondaire qui survient pendant ou après le traitement d'une infection primaire, souvent causée par un pathogène opportuniste.

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/ˌsuː.prə.ɪnˈfek.ʃən/C2formalmedical
  • frInfection secondaire qui survient pendant ou après le traitement d'une infection primaire, souvent causée par un pathogène opportuniste.

A secondary infection that occurs during or after treatment for a primary infection, often caused by an opportunistic pathogen.

  1. Secondary infectionC1formalmedical

    A new infection that occurs during or after treatment for a primary infection, often caused by an opportunistic pathogen.

    frSurinfection

    • The patient developed a suprainfection after prolonged antibiotic use.
    • Doctors monitor for suprainfections in immunocompromised individuals.
    • A suprainfection can complicate recovery from the original illness.

    Synonymessuperinfection