Organisms

GB virus C

A species of virus in the family FLAVIVIRIDAE. It is genetically heterogeneous, of human origin, and transmitted by blood or blood products. Despite its alternate name (Hepatitis G virus), its pathogenicity remains controversial.

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Abstract

A species of virus in the family FLAVIVIRIDAE. It is genetically heterogeneous, of human origin, and transmitted by blood or blood products. Despite its alternate name (Hepatitis G virus), its pathogenicity remains controversial.

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Synonyms

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  • GBV-C
  • Hepatitis G virus
  • Pegivirus C
  • HPgV-1
  • HPgV1
  • Human Pegivirus Genotype 1
  • Human Pegivirus Genotypes
  • Human Pegivirus-1
  • HPgV 1
  • HPgV-1s
  • Human Pegivirus 1
  • Human Pegivirus Genotype
  • Pegivirus-1, Human

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with FLAVIVIRIDAE INFECTIONS + HEPATITIS, VIRAL, HUMAN or HEPATITIS, VIRAL, ANIMAL if pertinent

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History Note

2002; use HEPATITIS AGENTS, GB 1997-2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Flaviviridae (1996)
  • Hepatitis Agents, GB (1996-2001)

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  1. B04w.820w.578w.344w.588w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. GB virus C. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D029407. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D029407
  2. GB virus C. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GB_virus_C
  3. GB virus C. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1484758