superinfection
Sudden growth of a different type of bacteria than the type originally diagnosed and treated. This is a common cause of treatment failure because the new type of bacteria is often resistant to first-line antibiotics.
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October 7, 2025
October 7, 2025
Last updated: October 7, 2025.
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