Caliciviruses

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Caliciviridae

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Caliciviruses belong to a virus group with a positive-stranded RNA genome. The name "Clacivirus" derives its name from goblet-shaped depressions on the capsid surface (calix, Latin calyx).

General definitionThis section has been translated automatically.

The capsid is made up of a single viral structural protein, VP1, which forms the icosahedron in dimerized form.

A second structural protein (VP2) is attached to the nucleic acid in only 1-2 copies.

The most important human pathogens of the Caliciviridae are:

  • Norovirus (old name: Norwalkvirus)
  • Sapovirus (Sapporovirus)

Both pathogens of highly infectious diarrhoea (A09.0) in children and adults.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer