Impact of flavivirus vaccine-induced immunity on primary Zika virus antibody response in humans
ConclusionsOur data point to an important role of flavivirus-specific IgM during the transient early stages of infection, by contributing substantially to neutralization and by counteracting ADE. In addition, our results highlight structural differences between strains of Zika and dengue viruses that are used for analyzing infection-enhancement by cross-reactive antibodies. These findings underscore the possible impact of specific antibody patterns on flavivirus disease and vaccination efficacy.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Stefan Malafa Source Type: research
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