To understand why, Maria Mota and colleagues modeled Plasmodium superinfection in mice.
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The superinfection is blocked in the liver by the first infection.
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In fact, 4 of the 6 patients had relatively broad and potent NAb responses prior to superinfection.
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Superinfection of HIV-1 occurs when an individual infected with one strain of HIV-1 acquires a second strain.
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Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 superinfection occurs despite relatively robust neutralizing antibody responses.
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It is possible to be infected by more than one strain of HIV, which is known as HIV superinfection or coinfection.
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Superinfection is not the same as co-infection, where an individual becomes infected with two different viruses at the same time.
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Superinfection by multiple Plasmodium species is not common in very young children in spite of their low level of immunity to the parasite.
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However, the data also provide an interesting new population to explore since it is possible that some individuals will be protected from superinfection.
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Infection that occurs while you are being treated for another infection
(superinfect) infect (an infected cell) further or infect a cell already containing similar organisms
In virology, superinfection is the process by which a cell, that has previously been infected by one virus, gets coinfected with a different strain of the virus, or another virus at a later point in time. ...
A new infection acquired on top of an existing infection. For example, a person infected with one strain of HIV-1 can, if exposed to a different strain, become infected with the new strain in addition to the existing strain. ...
A condition whereby an already infected individual becomes infected with a virus different from the original infecting agent.
A secondary infection caused by an agent that is immune to the antibiotics used to treat for the initial infection, occurring during the course of the initial infection.
Reinfection b a parasite that is already present in the body (Strongyloides, Hymenolepis).
New infection by an organism different from the initial infection being treated by antimicrobial therapy manifested by one or more of the following: black, hairy tongue; glossitis, stomatitis; anal itching; loose, foul-smelling stools; vaginal itching or discharge; sudden fever; cough.