Article
A novel genotype of GB virus C: its identification and predominance among injecting drug users in Yunnan, China.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
Feng Yue, Zhao Wenhua, Feng Yuemei, Dai Jiejie, Li Zheng, Zhang Xiaoyan, Liu Li, Bai Jie, Zhang Huatang, Lu Ling, Xia Xueshan
Abstract excerpt
GB virus C (GBV-C) is prevalent globally and particularly among individuals at risk of parental exposures. Based on genetic diversity, this virus is now classified into six genotypes and many subtypes with distinct geographical distribution. In this study, 120 Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) were recruited from Yunnan province, China. Among them, 43 (35.8%) were positive for GBV-C RNA, 70 (58.3%) and 103 (85.8%)...
Topics
- 5' Untranslated Regions
- Aged
- Amino Acid Sequence
- China
- Coinfection
- Female
- Flaviviridae Infections
- GB virus C
- Genome, Viral
- Genotype
- HIV Infections
- HIV-1
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatitis C