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Reinfection with the virus contributed an additional two-point loss in IQ, as compared with no reinfection.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024

The robust immune response observed in mothers upon reinfection resulted in only one out of five mothers passing the virus through the placenta, with no adverse health outcomes for any of the infants.

From Science Daily • Oct. 5, 2023

While a reinfection might still cause trouble, Al-Aly’s now studying whether that overall risk dropped thanks to vaccination and milder coronavirus strains.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023

For most dogs, resistant hookworms are not fatal, and barring reinfection, the worms will eventually die.

From Scientific American • Jun. 18, 2023

This prevents the reinfection of the pastures every spring, and the young lambs are not exposed to this form of infection.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.