Study shows that higher levels of memory B cells are associated with reduced risk of covid-19 vaccine breakthrough infection (IMAGE)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore

Study shows that higher levels of memory B cells are associated with reduced risk of covid-19 vaccine breakthrough infection

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This study compares the immune characteristics of patients with COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough against their close contacts who are vaccinated and not infected. Memory B cell levels differed between the groups, identifying them as potential immune correlates of protection in Delta vaccine breakthrough.

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A*STAR ID Labs

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