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Definition of Parainfectious
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Parainfectious: Occurring at the time of and in association with an acute infection or an episode of infection.
For example, transverse myelitis (a disorder of the spinal cord) can occur parainfectiously in association with a number of viral and bacterial illnesses.