reinfection

reinfection
A second infection by the same microorganism, after recovery from or during the course of a primary infection.

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re·in·fec·tion .rē-in-'fek-shən n infection following recovery from or superimposed on a previous infection of the same type <rescreening aimed at detecting \reinfection following treatment (Diana Mahoney)>
re·in·fect -'fekt vt

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re·in·fec·tion (re″in-fekґshən) a second infection by the same pathogenic agent, or a second infection of the same person or organ by a different pathogenic agent.

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