What's New -- Part 2: Viral Hepatitis in Children

Hepatitis C, D, E, and G in Children

Ravi Jhaveri, MD

July 06, 2011

Hepatitis G in Children

Hepatitis G (HGV) was originally identified as the result of an investigation of transfusion recipients with mild asymptomatic increase in transaminases. PCR analysis yielded a sequence similar to that of HCV. This virus was named HGV at the time, though it is now referred to has GB virus and is subdivided into 3 distinct genotypes, types A, B, and C. GBV-C was the original HGV and is now recognized to have 5 major genotypes.^[8]

Clinically, GBV-C is a nonentity that is not associated with disease. There are no current recommendations for screening.

Interestingly, HIV patients coinfected with GBV have been found to have a reduced mortality rate for reasons that are currently unknown.^[9]It is possible that the virus causes an inhibition of HIV replication, or it may simply be a marker for other factors that produce a favorable HIV response.

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What Do You Need to Know About Hepatitis in Kids?
Hepatitis C in Children
Hepatitis D in Children
Hepatitis E in Children
Hepatitis G in Children
Summary and Conclusion
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