What do we need to know about non-A-to-E viral hepatitis?

Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2000 Feb;2(1):33-9. doi: 10.1007/s11894-000-0049-1.

Abstract

The list of potential hepatotrophic viruses continues to grow, with the recent discovery of the GB virus-C, the TT virus, and the SEN virus. Prevalence rates of the GB virus-C have ranged from 1.2% to 13% among healthy blood donors from all over the world. Higher prevalence rates have been reported among intravenous drug users. Similarly, the TT virus has a global distribution. However, in spite of numerous reports of the presence of both of these viruses in various kinds of liver diseases, definite evidence linking it to a specific disease or illness is lacking. The SEN virus is thought to be a novel viral agent that may be linked to cryptogenic chronic hepatitis, but data are awaited.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Hepatitis Viruses / classification*
  • Hepatitis Viruses / isolation & purification*
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / virology*
  • Humans
  • Prevalence