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 …

The human pegivirus type 1 (HPgV‐1)—as known as hepatitis G virus and GB virus C—is a
common single‐stranded RNA flavivirus. Because few studies have demonstrated an …

Background: Many clinical studies have suggested a beneficial effect of GB virus type C
(GBV-C) on the course of HIV-1 infection, but the mechanisms involved in such amelioration …

Background. GB virus type C (GBV-C) is transmitted by sexual or parenteral exposure and is
prevalent among patients receiving blood products. GBV-C is associated with lower human …

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 …

Background GB virus C (GBV-C) coinfection is associated with reduced immune activation
and a block in CD4+ T-cell proliferation following interleukin-2 (IL-2) therapy in HIV-infected …

Background: A slower progression of AIDS and increased survival in GBV-C positive
individuals, compared with GBV-C negative individuals has been demonstrated; while the …

GB virus C (GBV-C) is a single stranded positive sense RNA virus, which is a member of the
Flaviviridae. It has a close sequence homology and genomic organisation to hepatitis C …

Objectives The impact of coexisting GB virus C (GBV‐C) infection on the clinical course of
HIV infection remains controversial. Early data from HIV‐1 infected patients attending the …

Abstract Background Human pegiviruses (HPgV)—formerly known as hepatitis G virus or GB
virus C (GBV-C)—are common single-stranded RNA viruses that may have a beneficial …