etymologia: Sapovirus
2008
Understanding Sapovirus
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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.
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