GB virus C (GBV-C), formerly known as hepatitis G virus (HGV) and also known as human pegivirus (HPgV), is a virus in the family Flaviviridae and a member of the Pegivirus. [1] It is known to infect humans but is not known to cause human disease.

庚型肝炎，台湾译作 G型肝炎，是一种 病毒性肝炎。 GB 病毒 C (GBV-C)，以前稱為庚型肝炎病毒 (HGV)，也稱為人類 豬流感 – HPgV 是 黃病毒科 的一種病毒，是 豬流感 的成員，已知會感染人類，但未知會導致人類疾病。

GB Virus C and Hepatitis G Virus (GBV-C/HGV) are positive, single-stranded flaviviruses. GBV-C and HGV are independent isolates of the same virus. Transmission via the blood-borne route is the commonest mode, although vertical and sexual transmission is well documented.

GB virus C (GBV-C) is a member of the Flaviviridae family and the most closely related human virus to HCV. However, GBV-C does not replicate in hepatocytes, but rather in lymphocytes. GBV-C has a worldwide distribution and is transmitted sexually, parenterally and through mother-to-child transmission. Thus, co-infection with HCV and HIV is common.

GB virus-C (GBV-C)/hepatitis G virus (HGV) is a positive, single-strand RNA virus that has been classified in the family Flaviviridae. Interestingly, GBV-C/HGV appears to have a truncated or absent core protein at the amino terminus of the polyprotein.

The GB virus C is a common non-pathogenic virus, member of the Flaviviridae family with worldwide distribution. Favorable clinical course and reduced mortality among HIV-infected patients was demonstrated by several studies with patients co-infected with the GB virus C (GBV-C). This potential benefi …

GB virus C (GBV-C) is a lymphotropic human virus discovered in 1995 that is related to hepatitis C virus (HCV). GBV-C infection has not been convincingly associated with any disease; however, several studies found an association between persistent GBV-C …

Apr 1, 1998 · In the United States alone, an estimated 300,000 to 700,000 new cases of hepatitis A (HAV), hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis C (HCV) occur annually. Whereas HAV is usually self-limiting, HBV and HCV infections can lead to chronicity, resulting in approximately 5 million Americans sustaining chronic liver disease.

Mar 4, 2004 · GBV-C viremia was significantly associated with prolonged survival among HIV-positive men 5 to 6 years after HIV seroconversion, but not at 12 to 18 months, and the loss of GBV-C RNA by 5...

In this review, we propose to assign GBV-A, GBV-C/HGV and GBV-D as species within a new genus, Pegivirus. In addition, we suggest that the GB viruses within this fourth genus of the family Flaviviridae be renamed to reflect better their biological and pathogenic properties.