Sapporo
Sapporo
Sapporo (pronunciation: /səˈpɔːroʊ/) is not a medical term, but a city in Japan. It is the fifth largest city in Japan and the largest city on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. It is known for its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which draws more than 2 million tourists from abroad.
However, in the context of medical terminology, Sapporo could refer to the Sapporo virus, a member of the Caliciviridae family of viruses.
Sapporo Virus
The Sapporo virus (pronunciation: /səˈpɔːroʊ ˈvaɪrəs/) is a type of norovirus that was first identified in Sapporo, Japan in 1982. It is a cause of gastroenteritis, commonly known as stomach flu, in humans.
Etymology
The Sapporo virus is named after the city of Sapporo in Japan, where it was first identified. The term "virus" comes from the Latin word "virus" meaning poison or venom.
Related Terms
- Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically resulting from bacterial toxins or viral infection and causing vomiting and diarrhea.
- Norovirus: A type of virus that can cause gastroenteritis.
- Caliciviridae: A family of viruses that includes the noroviruses and the Sapporo virus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sapporo
- Wikipedia's article - Sapporo
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