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Successful treatment for HCV - can i be reinfected? Aug 10, 2011 About five years ago, I underwent the 48 week treatment for HCV and it was successful. I am HIV+, VL undetectable, CD4 550. I have a new HIV doc and he said my bloodwork reflects I have the antibodies for HCV. What exactly does this mean? Can I get reinfected with HCV? |
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| Response from Dr. Frascino
 Hi. If you have detectable levels of hepatitis C (HCV) antibodies in your blood, it means one of two things: You could be HCV infected (chronic HCV carrier). You were infected with hepatitis C, but have now cleared the virus from your body. Once infected you will always have hepatitis C antibodies. Regarding reinfection with hepatitis C, yes, it's possible. HCVers who have successfully cleared the virus, either naturally or through medications, can become infected again with a different strain. Dr. Bob | ||||||||
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