Robust neutralizing antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 infection persist for months
Science 32d 5 tweets
SARS-CoV-2 has caused a global pandemic with millions infected and numerous fatalities. Questions regarding the robustness, functionality, and longevity of the antibody response to the virus remain unanswered. Here we report that the vast majority...


Florian Krammer 32d ago
New paper out on SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses with Ania Wajnberg, , Adolfo Firpo, Carlos Cordon-Cardo and the whole team.
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Dr. Angela Rasmussen 32d ago
I wish this paper from Drs. Ania Wajnberg, , Carlo Cordon-Cardo, & colleagues was getting as much attention. It shows that more than 90% of the people who seroconvert (develop antibodies) have neutralizing antibodies that persist for months
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Apoorva Mandavilli 32d ago
The perfect antidote to unwarranted fears about declining antibodies: Solid data showing the opposite. Here's news from Ania Wajnberg et al that antibodies persist for at least five months. 1/x
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Science Magazine 32d ago
Antibody responses in ~30,000 patients with mild-to-moderate #COVID19 remained stable for 5 months, a new study shows. authors including believe "it is very likely" these levels may decrease the odds ratio of reinfection.
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Michael Misialek, MD 32d ago
Antibody responses in #COVID19 remained stable for 5 months, in new study from Authors believe "it is very likely" these levels may decrease chance of reinfection
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