What is meant by the term superinfection?

Answer 1

overgrowth of organisms resistent to current antibiotic therapy

Answer 2

Superinfection refers to a secondary infection that occurs in a person who is already infected with a primary infection, often caused by a different microorganism than the initial infection. This can happen when the normal or protective microflora in the body is disturbed, allowing the new infection to take hold. Treating a superinfection may require different medications than those used for the original infection.