HGV Flashcards by Joseph Marvin | Brainscape

Q

What viral family does HGV belong to?

A

Flavivirdae…like HCV and YFV

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What kind of genome does HGV have?

A

+ssRNA

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What is the outermost layer of HGV?

A

Envelope

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Because HGV is enveloped, how is it spread?

A

Contaminated blood products

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What does the HGV genome encode?

A

a single large polprotein

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What are some common co-infections of HGV?

A

HBV and/or HCV

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Is HGV a significant contributor to liver problems?

A

It’s in serious doubt that it is relevant

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How is HGV diagnosed?

A

RT-PCR

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