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Pathogens

Astrovirus
(nonenveloped virus)

Astrovirus is a nonenveloped, icosahedral virus (spherical shape), belonging to the Astroviridae family.

Astrovirus often leads to gastroenteritis.

The main transmission path is direct or indirect contact with contaminated persons or objects.

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Nonenveloped virus — Hard to crack: molecules need to penetrate into the interior of the viruses to destroy them.

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