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coinfection /co·in·fec·tion/ (ko´in-fek″shun) simultaneous infection by separate pathogens, as by hepatitis B and hepatitis D viruses. Coinfection Invasion of the body by two viruses at about the same time. Mentioned in: Hepatitis D coinfection [ko′in-fek′shun] simultaneous infection of a cell or organism by separate pathogens, as by hepatitis B and hepatitis D viruses. coinfection The simultaneous presence of 2 or more infections, which may ↑ disease severity and duration How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While clinical malaria leads to at least short-term HIV viral load increases in adults (1,2), the effect of subclinical malaria is unclear, and even less is known about coinfection in children. Fungal coinfection (Candida albicans) was seen in 1 patient. In persons with HIV, coinfection by VPH increases morbidity and mortality and compromises treatment programs. |
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