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Schematic representation of the physiological mechanisms associated with bacterial superinfections. The impact of the primary viral infection on the integrity and functionality of the epithelium (epithelial damage, repair delay) contributes to creating a favorable environment for the establishment of a secondary bacterial infection. Created with BioRender.com.
