etymologia: Sapovirus
2008

Understanding Sapovirus

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Author Information

Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Conclusion

Sapoviruses are important in causing gastroenteritis outbreaks, especially in infants.

Supporting Evidence

  • Sapovirus was first recognized during an outbreak in an orphanage in Japan in 1977.
  • Similar viruses were found in outbreaks in the same institution between 1977 and 1982.
  • Sapoviruses can infect both infants and adults.

Takeaway

Sapoviruses are tiny germs that can make people sick with stomach problems, especially babies.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3201/eid1407.071045

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