Hepatitis G: An Overview

Hepatitis G virus is a newly identified virus. It was found after people who had a blood transfusion developed 'post transfusion hepatitus' which could not be identified as any known virus.

Infection with the hepatitis G virus can lead to persistent infection in 15-30% of adults. The long term outcomes of the infection are not yet known. People with hepatitis A, B, or C can be co- or super- infected with hepatitis G. There is no vaccination available for hepatitis G at this time.

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