reinfection
/ˌriːɪnˈfɛkʃən/
noun
- A second or later infection with the same germ or virus after a previous infection has cleared.
- Reinfection with the flu is possible if you are exposed to a different strain.
- The vaccine reduces the risk of reinfection for several months.
- Scientists are tracking cases of reinfection to understand immunity.
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