superinfection

su·per·in·fec·tion   (sōō'pər-ĭn-fěk'shən)    n.   The act or process of superinfecting a cell or organism. An infection following a previous infection, especially when caused by microorganisms that have become resistant to the antibiotics used earlier.

Main Entry: su·per·in·fec·tion
Pronunciation: -in-'fek-sh&n
Function: noun
: a second infection superimposed on an earlierone especially by a different microbial agent of exogenous or endogenous origin that is resistant to the treatment used against the first infection

superinfection su·per·in·fec·tion (s&oomacr;'pər-ĭn-fěk'shən)
n.

1. The act or process of superinfecting a cell or an organism.

2. An infection following a previous infection, especially when caused by microorganisms that have become resistant to the antibiotics used earlier.