Inquiry publishes supplementary report on virology

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The Inquiry has published a short report by the virology and transfusion experts in the hepatitis expert group. 

In its letter of instruction the Inquiry asked for information on the following viruses:

  • other hepatitis viruses: hepatitis A, hepatitis D, hepatitis E
  • other retroviruses: human t-lymphotropic virus (HTLV)
  • other viruses: cytomegalovirus (CMV), human papillomavirus (HPV), parvovirus.


In addition the report provides the experts’ view as to whether it is possible for hepatitis C to reactivate in a person who has achieved a sustained virological response if they are exposed to illness or treatment that suppresses their immune system.

You can read the full report here.