Sapovirus (also known as Sapoviruses, Sapporo-like Viruses): A genus of the family CALICIVIRIDAE associated with worldwide sporadic outbreaks of GASTROENTERITIS in humans. The first recorded outbreak was in human infants in Sapporo, Japan in 1977. The genus is comprised of a single species, Sapporo virus, containing mu

NIH MeSH · D029341Organisms

Sapovirus

Also known asSapoviruses · Sapporo-like Viruses · Sapporo like Viruses · Sapporo virus

Definition

A genus of the family CALICIVIRIDAE associated with worldwide sporadic outbreaks of GASTROENTERITIS in humans. The first recorded outbreak was in human infants in Sapporo, Japan in 1977. The genus is comprised of a single species, Sapporo virus, containing multiple strains.

MeSH classification

  • B04.820.578.298.775

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Common questions about Sapovirus

What does Sapovirus mean in medicine?
A genus of the family CALICIVIRIDAE associated with worldwide sporadic outbreaks of GASTROENTERITIS in humans. The first recorded outbreak was in human infants in Sapporo, Japan in 1977. The genus is comprised of a single species, Sapporo virus, containing multiple strains. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Sapovirus known by any other names?
Yes. Sapovirus is also referred to as Sapoviruses, Sapporo-like Viruses, Sapporo like Viruses, Sapporo virus in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Sapovirus sit in the medical classification?
Sapovirus falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B04.820.578.298.775). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D029341) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗