Abstract
We measured neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a cohort of 235 convalescent patients (representing 384 analytic samples). They were followed for up to 588 days after the first report of onset in Taiwan. A proposed Bayesian approach was used to estimate nAb dynamics in patients postvaccination. This model revealed that the titer reached its peak (1819.70 IU/mL) by 161 days postvaccination and decreased to 154.18 IU/mL by day 360. Thus, the nAb titers declined in 6 months after vaccination. Protection, against variant B.1.1.529 (ie, Omicron) may only occur during the peak period.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 398-402 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 229 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 15 2024 |
Keywords
- Bayesian
- COVID-19
- Markov chain Monte Carlo
- neutralizing antibody titer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine