Residual infection

What does "Residual infection" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Residual infection refers to the small amount of an infection that remains in the body after treatment. This can happen when all the disease-causing germs are not completely killed or removed from the body. As a result, the infection can potentially return or cause ongoing symptoms. It's like not fully cleaning a stain, leaving a small mark that could potentially spread again.

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