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Calicivirus

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Calicivirus Definition

A family of single-stranded, non-segmented, positive-sense RNA viruses with a hexagonal/spherical capsid and no envelope. These viruses can be spread by the fecal-oral or respiratory route and infection typically leads to acute gastroenteritis.

Calicivirus Synonyms

Calicivirus

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