reinfect in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To reinfect means to become infected again with the same pathogen after recovery or initial infection.

It is possible to reinfect oneself with the same virus if precautions are not taken.
After recovering from the illness, she was worried that she might reinfect her family.
The study found that individuals who did not follow health guidelines were more likely to reinfect.
Vaccination can help reduce the chances of being reinfected by the virus.
Doctors are monitoring patients closely to ensure they do not reinfect each other during treatment.