A patient developed proinflammatory process of periodontal tissues caused by activation of the microorganisms inherent in the body, which are a part of oral mucosal microflora. What type of infection is it?

Answer options

1. Superinfection
2. Relapse
3. Reinfection
4. Autoinfection
5. Exogenous infection

Explanation

Autoinfection reinfection by microbes or parasitic organisms that are present on or within the body. Self-infection by direct contact with a contagious agent, as with parasite eggs in the infectious state transmitted by fingernails also called autoinfection.