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Preferred term

GB virus C  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • GBV-C
  • Hepatitis G virus
  • Pegivirus C

Note

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

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2002; use HEPATITIS AGENTS, GB 1997-2001

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D029407

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