Frequency and genotypic distribution of GB virus C (GBV-C) among Colombian population with Hepatitis B (HBV) or Hepatitis C (HCV) infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>GB virus C (GBV-C) is an enveloped positive-sense ssRNA virus belonging to the <it>Flaviviridae </it>family. Studies on the genetic variability of the GBV-C reveals the existence of six genotypes: genotype 1 predominates...

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Main Authors: Carrilho Flair J, Gutierrez Maria F, Gomes-Gouvêa Michele S, Nishiya Anna, Neto Raymundo A, Botelho Livia, Alvarado-Mora Mónica V, Pinho João RR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/345