Super infection is common in:
(Immuno-compromised host): Ref: 632-33-KDT(672-73-KDT6th)SUPERINFECTION (SUPRA INFECTION): This refers to the appearance of new infection as a result of antimicrobial therapy* Commonly associated with use of broad/extended spectrum antibiotics such as Tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, ampicilline, newer cephalosporins especially when combinations of these are employed.Super infections are more common when defence is compromised, as inTo minimize superinfection* Corticosteroid therapy* Leukemias and other malignancies, especially when treated with anticancer drugs (these are also immunosuppressants and decreases WBC count)* AIDS* Agranulocytosis* Diabetes, disseminated lupus erythematosus(I) Use specific (narrow spectrum) antimicrobial antibiotics(II) Do not use antimicrobials to treat trivial self limiting or unbeatable (viral) infections(III) Do not unnecessarily prolonged antimicrobial therapy
Narrow spectrum antibiotics
Immuno compromised host
Low spectrum antibiotics
Nutritional deficiency
Anti Microbial