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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.

Convalescent Care Facilities are sometimes recognized by the abbreviation CCF.

[edit] See also

• Remission, absence of symptoms in chronic diseases
• Relapse, reappearance of symptoms

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