Abstract
A new flavivirus, provisionally designated as hepatitis G virus, has recently been identified. Its genomic organization is similar to that of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) with which it has only 25% nucleotide homology. The virus is transmissible by blood transfusion, by exposure to blood products or by intravenous drug use. Concurrent infection with hepatitis B virus and HCV is common and persistent viraemia has been documented, in many cases in the absence of transaminase elevations.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 238-240 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | British Journal of Hospital Medicine |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1996 |
