Salivary Antibody Response of COVID-19 in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Young Adult Populations
Authors:
- Sandhya SundarSandhya Sundar
- Ramya RamadossRamya Ramadoss
- Rajeshkumar ShanmughamRajeshkumar Shanmugham
- Lakshmi Trivandrum AnandapadmanabhanLakshmi Trivandrum Anandapadmanabhan
- Suganya PaneerselvamSuganya Paneerselvam
- Pratibha RamaniPratibha Ramani
- Rumesa BatulRumesa Batul
- Mohmed Isaqali KarobariMohmed Isaqali Karobari
Open Access
Abstract
COVID-19 is a terrible pandemic sweeping the whole world with more than 600 million confirmed cases and 6 million recorded deaths. Vaccination was identified as the sole option that could help in combatting the disease. In this study, SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were assessed in the saliva of vaccinated participants (Covaxin and Covishield) through enzyme-linked sorbent assay (ELISA). The IgG antibody titres in females were significantly greater than those of males. The total antibody titres of vaccinated individuals were greater than those of unvaccinated participants, although not statistically significant. Individuals who had completed both doses of vaccination had higher antibody levels than those who had received a single dose. People who had experienced COVID-19 after vaccination had better immunity compared to those who were unvaccinated with COVID-19 history. Thus, SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific antibodies were successfully demonstrated in saliva samples, and knowledge about the immunity triggered by the vaccines can assist in making informed choices.Keywords
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