First-line immune defences against COVID-19 are short-lived and may explain reinfection
A new study finds that antibodies produced in the nose decline nine months after COVID-19 infection, while antibodies found in ...
Tag: reinfection
COVID-19 vaccine gives substantial protection against reinfection
Individuals previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, still benefit from vaccination, gaining 60% to 94% protection against ...
Texting young people about safe sex does not reduce chlamydia and gonorrhea reinfection
Sending regular texts to young people who have recently had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) to encourage safer sex behaviours ...
Reinfection rates low after successful HCV treatment in people who inject drugs
Abstract: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M21-4119 URLs go live when the embargo lifts A cohort study found that reinfection rates are low after successful ...
Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection risk in South Africa reveals differences among variants of concern
The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 evades immunity from prior infection, an analysis of routine surveillance data from South Africa indicates. ...
Study of U.S. employees defines the odds of COVID-19 reinfection
In 2020 and early 2021, people who had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 had around 72% to 86% protection against reinfection ...
Researchers identify immunological markers for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection
Highlights: Tracking new hotspots of SARS-CoV-2 will become more important as the virus evolves and becomes endemic. New variants may ...
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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New study shows snacking on mixed tree nuts may impact cardiovascular risk factors and increase serotonin
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Cambridge-led consortium receives $35m to boost crop production sustainably in sub-Saharan Africa
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This groundbreaking biomaterial heals tissues from the inside out
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Under pressure: Breakthrough new material solves problem of wearable sensors
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COVID-19 is a leading cause of death in children and young people in the United States