reinfection
noun
re·in·fec·tion
ˌrē-in-ˈfek-shən 
: infection following recovery from or superimposed on infection of the same type
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Once reset, reinstall only trusted apps to reduce the risk of reinfection.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
The new study shows that women can get reinfection from their partner and offers evidence that BV is in fact an STI, Bradshaw added.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
Recurrence can happen due to reinfection, antibiotic resistance, or an imbalanced vaginal microbiome.
—Laura Young, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
The new product provides prescriptions for male partners to prevent reinfection and reduce recurrence rates of BV in female patients.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
The new study shows that women can get reinfection from their partner and offers evidence that BV is in fact an STI, Bradshaw added.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
Recurrence can happen due to reinfection, antibiotic resistance, or an imbalanced vaginal microbiome.
—Laura Young, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
The new product provides prescriptions for male partners to prevent reinfection and reduce recurrence rates of BV in female patients.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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“Reinfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinfection. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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reinfection
noun
re·in·fec·tion
ˌrē-ən-ˈfek-shən
: infection following recovery from another infection of the same kind
reinfect
verb
ˌre-ən-ˈfekt
Medical Definition
reinfection
noun
re·in·fec·tion
ˌrē-in-ˈfek-shən
: infection following recovery from or superimposed on a previous infection of the same type
rescreening aimed at detecting reinfection following treatment—Diana Mahoney
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