👉 In immunology, an auto-inoculation or self-infection is a condition where a person receives an infection from an infected person. This can occur when an immune system mistakenly recognizes a foreign substance as its own and attacks it. The body's natural defense mechanisms are activated to fight the infection, leading to inflammation and tissue damage. In this context, "autoinoculation" refers to the idea that someone is receiving an infection from their own body, which may be caused by bacteria or other
