Convalescence
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Convalescence is the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness. It refers to the later stage of an infectious disease or illness when the patient recovers and returns to normal, but may continue to be a source of infection even if feeling better. In this sense, "recovery" can be considered a synonymous term. This also sometimes include patient care after a major surgery, under which he is required to visit the doctor for regular check-ups.
Convalescent Care Facilities are sometimes recognized by the acronym CCF.
[edit] See also
- Remission, absence of symptoms in chronic diseases
- Relapse, reappearance of symptoms
- Recuperation (recovery), a period of physical or mental recovery
- Recuperation (sociology), a sociological concept
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