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Definition of reinfection

reinfection

/ˌriːɪnˈfɛkʃən/
re · in · fec · tion
Plural:reinfections
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reinfection Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A subsequent infection of a host by the same pathogen or a different strain of it after recovery from a previous infection.

Example

"Washing bedding and towels in hot water is essential to prevent reinfection after treating a parasitic skin condition."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In medicine, "reinfection" refers to a new infection by the same pathogen after the previous one was completely cleared, whereas "relapse" or "recrudescence" refers to the return of an original infection that was never fully eradicated.

• Rhymes for reinfection

• Nearby Words

reindeer
reineckea
reinfect
reinfection
reinflame
reinflate
reinforce

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reinfection. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reinfection
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