NCIt definition : A species of enveloped viruses in the Flaviviridae family and Pegivirus genus. The
genome is composed of linear, single-stranded, positive-sense RNA. GB Virus C has
been shown to infect human cells in vitro and in vivo but has not yet been shown to
be the causative agent of disease.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A virus that may be found in patients with hepatitis (inflammation of the
liver). It is spread to others through blood or sexual contact. Infants born to infected
mothers may also become infected with the virus.; CDISC: Any viral organism that can be assigned to the species Hepatitis G virus.;