NCIt related terms : Human Calicivirus SLV; Human Calicivirus Sapporo-like Virus;
NCIt definition : A species of non-enveloped viruses in the Caliciviridae family and Sapovirus genus
that have characteristic cup-shaped depressions on their spherical capsid surface
and a distinctive structure of Star-of-David configuration. The genome is composed
of single-stranded, positive-sense RNA. Sapporo viruses are found in humans and cause
gastroenteritis mainly in young children. Sapporo viruses are transmitted via oral
ingestion.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any viral organism that can be assigned to the species Sapporo virus.;