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reinfection

/riːɪnˈfɛkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does reinfection mean?

noun

The act of becoming infected again, especially with a disease or infection that the person had previously had and recovered from. A repeated infection.

Example

"The patient's reinfection with the virus was a concern for the medical team."

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