Key term for Edexcel GCSE Biology, used in Health and Pathogens.
An infection that occurs during or after treatment of another pre-existing infection, often because the body's defences are weakened.
Secondary infection appears in Edexcel GCSE Biology revision content for Health, Disease and Medicines, especially Health and Pathogens and Disease Susceptibility.
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