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GB virus C MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
GB virus C
Tree Number(s)
B04.820.578.344.588.750
Unique ID
D029407
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D029407
Annotation
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.
Entry Term(s)
GBV-C
HPgV-1
HPgV1
Hepatitis G virus
Human Pegivirus Genotype 1
Human Pegivirus Genotypes
Human Pegivirus-1
Pegivirus C
Registry Numbers
txid54290
Previous Indexing
Flaviviridae (1996)
Hepatitis Agents, GB (1996-2001)
Public MeSH Note
2002; see HEPATITIS AGENTS, GB 1997-2001
History Note
2002; use HEPATITIS AGENTS, GB 1997-2001
Date Established
2002/01/01
Date of Entry
2001/07/25
Revision Date
2021/03/16
GB virus C Preferred
Human Pegivirus-1 Narrower
Human Pegivirus Genotypes Narrower
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