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Effect of coinfection with GB virus C on survival among patients with HIV infection

Authors :
Xiang, Jinhua
Wunschmann, Sabina
Diekema, Daniel J.
Klinzman, Donna
Patrick, Kevin D.
George, Sarah L.
Stapleton, Jack T.
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. Sept 6, 2001, Vol. 345 Issue 10, p707, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

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.

Details

ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
345
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.78056592