a second infection by the same pathogenic agent, or a second infection of an organ such as the kidney by a different pathogenic agent.
A second infection by the same pathogenic agent or a second infection of an organ such as the kidney by a different pathogenic agent. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(re″in-fek´shәn) a second infection by the same pathogenic agent, or a second infection of the same person or organ by a different pathogenic agent.
Type: Term Pronunciation: rē′in-fek′shŭn Definitions: 1. A second infection by the same microorganism, after recovery from or during the course of a primary infection.
infection with same or a different strain of hiv virus.