GB virus C
GB virus C
GB virus C (pronounced: /ˈdʒiː biː ˈvaɪrəs siː/), also known as Hepatitis G virus (pronounced: /hɛpəˈtaɪtɪs ˈdʒiː ˈvaɪrəs/), is a virus in the Flaviviridae family. The name "GB" originates from the initials of a patient with non-A, non-B hepatitis from whom the virus was first isolated.
Classification
GB virus C is a member of the Pegivirus genus of the Flaviviridae family. It is closely related to the Hepatitis C virus, but unlike Hepatitis C, GB virus C is not known to cause disease.
Transmission
GB virus C is primarily transmitted through exposure to infected blood, such as through blood transfusions or intravenous drug use. It can also be transmitted sexually and from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth.
Clinical significance
While GB virus C does not cause disease, some studies have suggested that co-infection with GB virus C may slow the progression of HIV and AIDS. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings.
See also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on GB virus C
- Wikipedia's article - GB virus C
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