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reinfection Synonyms

Another word for reinfection

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

Usage Example

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

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recontamination

Opposites of reinfection

The opposite of reinfection shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

immunity
recovery
See all opposites of reinfection

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Reinfection. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/reinfection
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