This family consists of minor structural proteins largely from the Caliciviridaei family of viruses, including Sapporo virus (Hu/Chiba/041413/2004/JP) and Sapporo virus (Hu/Ehime/04-1680/2004/JP). These viruses cause gastroenteritis. The function of this family is unknown.
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Natural history of human calicivirus infection: a prospective cohort study.
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