Define regenerated. regenerated synonyms, regenerated pronunciation, regenerated translation, English dictionary definition of regenerated. v. reÂ·genÂ·erÂ·atÂ·ed , reÂ·genÂ·erÂ·atÂ·ing , reÂ·genÂ·erÂ·ates v. tr. 1. Biology To replace by the formation of new tissue. 2. To form, construct, or create anew:...
HSV, herpes simplex virus; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus. Recurrent infections are characterized by type-specific HSV detection in the presence of the same antibody type.
So some people will have a positive antibody test, but a negative HCV RNA (no virus in their bloodstream). So, the second test that your doctor should request is called hepatitis C virus RNA or HCV RNA test. There are several different tests available to check the HCV RNA.