Effect of coinfection with GB virus C on survival among patients with HIV infection
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HIV patients who are also infected with the hepatitis G virus have a better prognosis than other HIV patients, according to a study of 362 HIV patients. This may occur because the hepatitis G virus, which is also called the GB virus C, inhibits HIV replication.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
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Infection with GB virus C and reduced mortality among HIV-infected patients
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HIV patients who are also infected with the hepatitis G virus have a better prognosis than other HIV patients, according to a study of 197 HIV patients. This may occur because the hepatitis G virus, which is also called the GB virus C, inhibits HIV replication.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
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Persistent GB virus C infection and survival in HIV-infected men
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GB virus C replicates in lymphocytes inhibits the replication of HIV in vitro and is associated with a decreased risk of death among HIV positive persons in some studies. It is concluded that GB virus C is significantly associated with prolonged survival among HIV positive men.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2004
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