noun
- instances of becoming infected again with the same disease or pathogen after recovery
Usage: medical term; plural form
Examples
- COVID-19 reinfections became more common with new variants.
- The doctor explained that reinfections with certain viruses are possible.
- Studies showed that reinfections were usually milder than initial cases.
- Vaccination helped reduce the risk of reinfections.
- The patient experienced multiple reinfections over two years.
- Healthcare workers monitored reinfections in the community.