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Reinfecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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reinfecting

 

[ ˌriːɪnˈfɛktɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical term

Reinfecting refers to the process of infecting someone again with a pathogen after they have previously been treated or recovered from an infection. This can happen when the individual is exposed to the same pathogen once more, which could occur in cases of certain viruses or bacteria that are particularly resilient. Additionally, reinfections may pose significant challenges in managing diseases as it may indicate either a lack of immunity or that the pathogen has mutated. Understanding the dynamics of reinfection is crucial in public health and epidemiology.

Synonyms

re-infecting, recontaminating

Examples of usage

  • The patient was reinfected with the virus after a few months.
  • Reinfecting an individual can complicate treatment plans.
  • Healthcare professionals are worried about the risk of reinfecting during outbreaks.

Translations

Translations of the word "reinfecting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reinfecção

🇮🇳 फिर से संक्रमित करना

🇩🇪 Wiederinfektion

🇮🇩 reinfeksi

🇺🇦 реінфекція

🇵🇱 reinfekcja

🇯🇵 再感染

🇫🇷 réinfection

🇪🇸 reinfección

🇹🇷 yeniden enfekte olma

🇰🇷 재감염

🇸🇦 إعادة العدوى

🇨🇿 reinfece

🇸🇰 reinfección

🇨🇳 再感染

🇸🇮 reinficiranje

🇮🇸 aftur sýking

🇰🇿 қайталама инфекция

🇬🇪 რეოფექცია

🇦🇿 təkrar infeksiya

🇲🇽 reinfección

Word origin

The term 'reinfecting' has its roots in the prefix 're-' meaning again, and 'infecting' which comes from the Latin 'infectus', meaning to taint or pollute. The concept of reinfection became more prominently discussed in the medical field as experts began to understand the complexities of infectious diseases, especially with the rise of multi-drug resistant pathogens and evolving viruses like influenza and HIV. The increased focus on vaccination and herd immunity has also brought attention to the potential for reinfection in vaccinated populations. As scientists continue to study various diseases, the implications and management strategies related to reinfection continue to evolve, reflecting the ongoing battle against infectious diseases.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,520, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.