endogenous infection

n.

An infection caused by an infectious agent that is already present in the body, but has previously been inapparent or dormant.

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endogenetic, endogenic toxicosis, endogenous, endogenous depression, endogenous hyperglyceridemia, endogenous infection, endogeny, endointoxication, endolithic, endolymph, endolymphatic duct

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