Does HGV-HIV co-infection exist?

Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2000 Nov;16(3):349-51. doi: 10.1016/s0924-8579(00)00263-6.

Abstract

Hepatitis G virus (HGV) is a recently discovered virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family. Prevalence of HGV active infection (presence of HGV-RNA) in HIV-1-infected patients has been reported in various categories of patients. Our study aimed to find out its prevalence in our cohort of HIV-1-infected children. No investigated child presented with signs of HGV active infection notwithstanding the presence of many risk factors for HGV infection. Prevalence of HGV active infection in our cohort was <2.7%.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Flaviviridae* / immunology
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / immunology
  • HIV Infections / virology
  • HIV-1* / immunology
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / complications*
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / immunology
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / virology
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Tests
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors