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Once I ve had a pathogenic bacterial infection, can I be re-infected?

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Once I ve had a pathogenic bacterial infection, can I be re-infected?

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Generally yes. You may develop a short-term immunity against the particular strain of pathogenic bacteria that caused your infection, but there are many other types and strains of pathogenic bacteria that can make you ill if you are exposed to them.