Hepatitis G Flashcards
1
Q
HGV structure & Family
A
(+)ss RNA Enveloped
Family: Flavivirus
Genus: pegivirus
Genotype: 1&2 - Africa, 2 - USA & Europe, 3 - Asia & South America, 4 & 5 - SE Asia, 6 - Indonesia, 7 - China & Middle East
2
Q
HGV Epi & transmission
A
1/6th population sero-positive
Blood, sex, vertical
3
Q
HGV clinical features
A
Viraemia > 6 months spontaneously cleared in 50%
Association with lymphoma
Association wiyh fulminany hepatitis
4
Q
HGV diagnostics
A
PCR in serum - no commercial assays
