adjective
- infected simultaneously with two or more pathogens or diseases
Usage: medical/scientific term; often used in clinical and epidemiological contexts
Examples
- Patients coinfected with HIV and tuberculosis require specialized treatment protocols.
- The study examined coinfected individuals to understand disease interactions.
- Coinfected mosquitoes can transmit multiple viruses simultaneously.
- Healthcare providers must screen for coinfected conditions to ensure comprehensive care.
- The coinfected population showed more severe symptoms than those with single infections.