When an individual who has been infected remains susceptible to recurrences of disease symptoms the pathogen is said to have caused

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A latent infection occurs when a pathogen remains dormant in the body and can reactivate at a later time, causing recurrent symptoms. This differs from chronic disease, which refers to a continuous or persistent disease state. Immune dysregulation and collateral damage are not necessarily indicative of a latent infection.

When an Individual Who Has Been Infected Remains Susceptible to Recurrences