1. infects again with a disease or pathogen
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘reinfect’

Examples

• The virus reinfects patients who have not developed immunity.
• Poor hygiene reinfects the wound repeatedly.
• The bacteria reinfects the same area if not properly treated.
• Without proper precautions, the parasite reinfects the host.
• The contaminated water source reinfects the entire community.
• If left untreated, the infection reinfects surrounding tissue.