Decline of antibodies to major viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens during the COVID-19 pandemic

Surges in infections caused by respiratory pathogens have been documented in multiple settings after relaxation of pandemic restrictions. Antibodies to major antigens from respiratory syncytial virus and Group A Streptococcus waned significantly in a longitudinal adult cohort throughout the pandemic...

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Published in:The Journal of infectious diseases 2024-12
Main Authors: Lorenz, Natalie, James, Alex, Van Rooyen, Tiaan, Paterson, Aimee, Ramiah, Ciara, Carlton, Lauren, Sharma, Prachi, Baker, Michael G, Charlewood, Richard, McGregor, Reuben, Moreland, Nicole J
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Language:English
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Summary:Surges in infections caused by respiratory pathogens have been documented in multiple settings after relaxation of pandemic restrictions. Antibodies to major antigens from respiratory syncytial virus and Group A Streptococcus waned significantly in a longitudinal adult cohort throughout the pandemic. This waning may have contributed to the pathogen-surges that followed.
ISSN:0022-1899
1537-6613
1537-6613
DOI:10.1093/infdis/jiae611