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Pathogens

Sapovirus
(nonenveloped virus)

Sapovirus is a nonenveloped virus with cup-shaped structure. It belongs to the family of Caliciviridae.

Sapovirus is the most common elicitor of gastroenteritis.

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

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