The newfound virus is similar to Hepatitis C virus which can cause serious liver damage, and to the harmless human pegivirus. Because of that the new virus was named hepegivirus 1.
The scientist scoured blood samples from a cohort of 46 people that were collected before and after they received a blood transfusion between 1974 and 1980. That’s why it’s far too early for blood banks to take any action.
Almost every year, scientists identify a new virus in humans. Where are these viruses coming from?. Are they recently in the human population or have they been around for a long time?
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