Analysis of Previous Infection, Vaccinations, and Anti–SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Titers and Protection Against Infection With the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 Variant
Shohei Yamamoto, Tetsuya Mizoue, Norio Ohmagari
Abstract
This cohort study examines whether preinfection anti–SARS-CoV-2 spike antibody titer is associated with protection against Omicron BA.5 infection among staff members of a medical and research center in Tokyo, Japan.
Topics & Concepts
VirologyTiterSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)AntibodyAntibody titerVaccinationCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakAntibody responseCohortMedicineBiologyImmunologyOutbreakVirusDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchSARS-CoV-2 detection and testingCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies