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SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine-Induced Humoral Immunity in Immunocompetent European Adults: A Systematic Review
Jagiellonian Univ Med Coll, Fac Med, Dept Microbiol, PL-31066 Krakow, Poland.;Jagiellonian Univ Med Coll, Doctoral Sch Med & Hlth Sci, PL-31066 Krakow, Poland..
Jagiellonian Univ Med Coll, Fac Med, Dept Microbiol, PL-31066 Krakow, Poland..
Jagiellonian Univ Med Coll, Fac Med, Dept Clin Biochem, Skawinska 8, PL-31066 Krakow, Poland..
Jagiellonian Univ Med Coll, Fac Med, Students Sci Grp Microbiol, PL-31066 Krakow, Poland..
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2025 (English)In: Microorganisms, E-ISSN 2076-2607, Vol. 13, no 3, article id 535Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
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The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, profoundly impacted global health systems and economies. Vaccination and diagnostic advancements were pivotal in managing the pandemic. This systematic review evaluates antibody levels in adults following complete COVID-19 vaccination and examines the prevalence of infections in vaccinated populations. A systematic review adhering to PRISMA guidelines was conducted, focusing on studies analyzing antibody levels at least 14 days after full vaccination with FDA- or EMA-approved vaccines. Five European studies meeting the inclusion criteria were selected. Data were extracted and synthesized from studies involving 6280 participants aged 19 to 105, with an average of 11% having prior exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Antibody levels were analyzed over time, and the incidence of post-vaccination COVID-19 cases was recorded. The reviewed studies demonstrated that antibody levels peaked shortly after vaccination but gradually declined over time. Individuals with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection exhibited higher antibody titers than those without prior exposure. After the first dose, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine led to significantly higher antibody levels than the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, especially in those without prior infection. Across all studies, the incidence of COVID-19 among vaccinated individuals was low (0.1-3.8% for 144-302 days post-vaccination). Vaccination reduced severe outcomes despite decreasing antibody levels. The decline in new COVID-19 cases and related deaths is attributed to widespread vaccination, natural immunity, and virus mutations reducing severity. Further studies are warranted to explore antibody persistence and optimal vaccination strategies.

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MDPI, 2025. Vol. 13, no 3, article id 535
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vaccination, COVID-19, mRNA vaccines, antibody levels
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Infectious Medicine Immunology in the Medical Area Public Health, Global Health and Social Medicine
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URN: urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-554744DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms13030535ISI: 001452779200001PubMedID: 40142428Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105001393773OAI: oai:DiVA.org:uu-554744DiVA, id: diva2:1952805
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