1
Q
What viral family does HGV belong to?
A
Flavivirdae…like HCV and YFV
2
Q
What kind of genome does HGV have?
A
+ssRNA
3
Q
What is the outermost layer of HGV?
A
Envelope
4
Q
Because HGV is enveloped, how is it spread?
A
Contaminated blood products
5
Q
What does the HGV genome encode?
A
a single large polprotein
6
Q
What are some common co-infections of HGV?
A
HBV and/or HCV
7
Q
Is HGV a significant contributor to liver problems?
A
It’s in serious doubt that it is relevant
8
Q
How is HGV diagnosed?
A
RT-PCR
