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Soylu M, Sağıroğlu P, Özarslan MA, Acet O, Yüce ZT, İzci Çetinkaya F, Durmaz S, Parkan ÖM, Akyol D, Zeytinoğlu A, Kalın Ünüvar G, Taşbakan M, Gökahmetoğlu S, Atalay MA, Durusoy İR, Çiçek C, Pullukçu H, Yıldız O, Sertöz ŞR, Erensoy MS. COVID-19 Antibody Levels among Various Vaccination Groups, One-Year Antibody Follow-Up in Two University Hospitals from Western and Central Turkey. Vaccines (Basel) 2024; 12:59. [PMID: 38250872 PMCID: PMC10819475 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines12010059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Various clinical outcomes, reinfections, vaccination programs, and antibody responses resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigated the time-dependent changes in SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses in infected and/or vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals and to provide insights into spike and nucleocapsid antibodies, which fluctuate during infectious and non-infectious states. This cohort study was carried out at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine hospital in İzmir (western Turkey) and the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine hospital in Kayseri (central Turkey) between December 2021 and January 2023, which coincided with the second half of COVID-19 pandemic. The study included 100 COVID-19 PCR-positive patients and 190 healthcare workers (HCWs). Antibody levels were followed up via quantitative anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike and qualitative anti-nucleocapsid immunoassays (Elecsys™). Antibody levels declined after infection but persisted for at least 6-8 months. Individuals who had received only CoronaVac had higher anti-nucleocapsid antibody levels in the early months than those who received mixed vaccination. However, anti-spike antibodies persisted longer and at higher levels in individuals who had received mixed vaccinations. This suggests that combining two different vaccine platforms may provide a synergistic effect, resulting in more durable and broad-spectrum immunity against SARS-CoV-2. The study provides information about the vaccination and antibody status of healthcare workers in the second half of the pandemic and provides valuable insights into the dynamics of antibody responses to COVID-19 infection and vaccination.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mehmet Soylu
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (M.A.Ö.); (C.Ç.); (Ş.R.S.); (M.S.E.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (P.S.); (Ö.M.P.); (S.G.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (M.A.Ö.); (C.Ç.); (Ş.R.S.); (M.S.E.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (O.A.); (D.A.); (G.K.Ü.); (M.T.); (H.P.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (Z.T.Y.); (F.İ.Ç.); (O.Y.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (Z.T.Y.); (F.İ.Ç.); (O.Y.)
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (S.D.); (İ.R.D.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (P.S.); (Ö.M.P.); (S.G.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (O.A.); (D.A.); (G.K.Ü.); (M.T.); (H.P.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, İzmir Economy University, Izmir 35330, Turkey;
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (O.A.); (D.A.); (G.K.Ü.); (M.T.); (H.P.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (O.A.); (D.A.); (G.K.Ü.); (M.T.); (H.P.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (P.S.); (Ö.M.P.); (S.G.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (P.S.); (Ö.M.P.); (S.G.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (S.D.); (İ.R.D.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (M.A.Ö.); (C.Ç.); (Ş.R.S.); (M.S.E.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (O.A.); (D.A.); (G.K.Ü.); (M.T.); (H.P.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (Z.T.Y.); (F.İ.Ç.); (O.Y.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (M.A.Ö.); (C.Ç.); (Ş.R.S.); (M.S.E.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey; (M.A.Ö.); (C.Ç.); (Ş.R.S.); (M.S.E.)
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Sertcelik A, Cakir B, Metan G. Evaluation of risk factors for developing COVID-19 in healthcare professionals working at two university hospitals in Turkey. Work 2022; 74:799-809. [PMID: 36442185 DOI: 10.3233/wor-220053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Healthcare workers (HCWs) were seriously affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is a priority to protect HCWs against COVID-19 and ensure the continuity of the health care system. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risk factors for COVID-19 in HCWs and the effectiveness of the measures taken on protection. METHODS: A nested case-control study was conducted in two hospitals serving on the same campus which are affiliated with a university from Turkey, between 03.12.2020 and 05.22.2020. We aimed to recruit three controls working in the same unit with the cases diagnosed with COVID-19 by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and whose SARS-CoV-2 PCR test is negative. Self-reported data were collected from the HCWs by the face-to-face method. Descriptive and analytical methods were used and a logistic regression model was built. Results: The study was completed with 271 HCWs, 72 cases, and 199 controls. Household contact with a COVID-19 patient or a patient with symptoms compatible with COVID-19 was found to be significantly higher in the cases than in the controls (p = 0.02, p < 0.001). When the measures for control the COVID-19 were analyzed, using a medical mask (OR = 0.28, 95% confidence interval = 0.11–0.76, p = 0.01) by COVID-19 patient and using the respiratory mask by HCWs (OR = 0.13, 95% CI = 0.03–0.52, p = 0.004) during close contact was found to be protective against COVID-19 transmission. Conclusion: This study showed an association with using medical masks by the patients as an important protective precaution for the transmission of COVID-19 to HCWs. Respiratory masks should be used by HCWs while in close contact with COVID-19 patients regardless of aerosol-producing procedures.
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- Ahmet Sertcelik
- Department of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
- Hospitals Infection Control Committee, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Antibodies to NCP, RBD and S2 SARS-CoV-2 in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Healthcare Workers. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10081169. [PMID: 35893818 PMCID: PMC9329710 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10081169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In a few months, the SARS-CoV-2 virus caused a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. In Poland, 6 million cases of the disease and 113,000 deaths from COVID-19 have been reported. Healthcare workers (HCWs) constitute one of the main COVID-19 risk groups. The Microblot-Array COVID-19 IgG assay was used to detect antibodies against three major SARS-CoV-2 antigens: nucleocapsid (NCP), RBD, and Spike 2 (S2). The aim of our study was to determine the seroprevalence and titer of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies—NCP, RBD, and S2—as markers of the humoral response in vaccinated and unvaccinated HCWs. The study included 203 persons who were divided into four groups: “COVID-19 Vaccinated”, “COVID-19 Unvaccinated”, “Non-COVID-19 Vaccinated”, and “Non-COVID-19 Unvaccinated”. The obtained results indicate that both seroprevalence and the antibody titer are the highest in the “COVID-19 Vaccinated” group. There is no so-called sterile vaccination, and after 6 months from the second dose of vaccine, most vaccinated people have a fairly high level of antibodies. We suggest that multiple vaccination and continuous testing are necessary. The Microblot-Array assay can distinguish between antibodies acquired after infection and/or vaccination.
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Mannan N, Raihan R, Parvin US, Fazle Akbar SM, Reza MS, Islam S, Kundu J, Noman AA, Fakhruddin M, Billaha M, Anik M, Hasan T, Tudu N, Rahim A, Mim F, Rahman Khan MJ. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA by Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) on Self-Collected Nasal Swab Compared With Professionally Collected Nasopharyngeal Swab. Cureus 2022; 14:e25618. [PMID: 35784954 PMCID: PMC9249011 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.25618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: Self-collection of nasal swabs for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) would considerably increase the testing capability and decrease the risk of transmission among healthcare workers (HCW) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of self-collected nasal swabs compared with professionally collected nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs for detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA by RT-PCR. Materials and methods: We performed a cross-sectional study where the suspected cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were instructed about the self-collection of nasal swabs from their mid-turbinate. The results were compared to a nasopharyngeal swab collected by a trained healthcare worker in the same patient at the same sitting. Results: We enrolled 100 participants, of which, 69 (69%) were male and 31 (31%) were female. The median age of the study participant was 36 years. Of the participants, 58 (58%) were symptomatic, and the commonest clinical presentation was cough, which was present in 42 (42%) participants. Out of 100 samples, 31 (31%) professionally collected nasopharyngeal swabs and 28 (28%) self-collected nasal swabs were positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR. Out of 31 professionally collected positive samples, three samples were negative in self-collection. Out of 28 self-collected positive samples, no sample was negative in the professional collection. The sensitivity and specificity of self-collected nasal swabs compared to professionally collected nasopharyngeal swabs were 90.32% and 100.00%, respectively. The sensitivity of self-collected nasal was 100% when the cycle threshold (Ct) value of the professionally collected NP swab was less than 30. Conclusion: Our study showed that self-collected nasal swabs' sensitivities were similar to professionally collected NP swabs with a high viral load (low Ct value). Hence, this method could be used when the patient is symptomatic and come to the health providers in the early stage of COVID-19 illness.
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Utzet M, Benavides FG, Villar R, Burón A, Sala M, López LE, Gomar P, Castells X, Diaz P, Ramada JM, Serra C. Non-Pharmacological Preventive Measures Had an Impact on COVID-19 in Healthcare Workers before the Vaccination Effect: A Cohort Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063628. [PMID: 35329313 PMCID: PMC8955756 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Healthcare workers have been and still are at the forefront of COVID-19 patient care. Their infection had direct implications and caused important challenges for healthcare performance. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of non-pharmacological preventive measures against COVID-19 among healthcare workers. This study is based on a dynamic cohort of healthcare workers (n = 5543) who had been hired by a Spanish hospital for at least one week during 2020. Negative binomial regression models were used to estimate the incidence rate and the rate ratio (RR) between the two waves (defined from 15 March to 21 June and from 22 June to 31 December), considering natural immunity during the first wave and contextual variables. All models were stratified by socio-occupational variables. The average COVID-19 incidence rate per 1000 worker-days showed a significant reduction between the two waves, dropping from 0.82 (CI95%: 0.73-0.91) to 0.39 (0.35-0.44). The adjusted RR was 0.54 (0.48-0.87) when natural immunity was acquired during the first wave, and contextual variables were considered. The significant reduction of the COVID-19 incidence rate could be explained mainly by improvement in the non-pharmacological preventive interventions. It is needed to identify which measures were more effective. Young workers and those with a replacement contract were identified as vulnerable groups that need greater preventive efforts. Future preparedness plans would benefit from these results.
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- Mireia Utzet
- Centre for Research in Occupational Health, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (F.G.B.); (R.V.); (P.D.); (J.M.R.); (C.S.)
- IMIM-Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (A.B.); (M.S.); (X.C.)
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence:
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- Centre for Research in Occupational Health, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (F.G.B.); (R.V.); (P.D.); (J.M.R.); (C.S.)
- IMIM-Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (A.B.); (M.S.); (X.C.)
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Centre for Research in Occupational Health, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (F.G.B.); (R.V.); (P.D.); (J.M.R.); (C.S.)
- IMIM-Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (A.B.); (M.S.); (X.C.)
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Occupational Health Service, Parc de Salut Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- IMIM-Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (A.B.); (M.S.); (X.C.)
- Department of Epidemiology and Evaluation, Parc de Salut Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- IMIM-Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (A.B.); (M.S.); (X.C.)
- Department of Epidemiology and Evaluation, Parc de Salut Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Consorci Mar Parc de Salut de Barcelona, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (L.-E.L.); (P.G.)
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- Consorci Mar Parc de Salut de Barcelona, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (L.-E.L.); (P.G.)
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- IMIM-Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (A.B.); (M.S.); (X.C.)
- Department of Epidemiology and Evaluation, Parc de Salut Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre for Research in Occupational Health, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (F.G.B.); (R.V.); (P.D.); (J.M.R.); (C.S.)
- IMIM-Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (A.B.); (M.S.); (X.C.)
- Occupational Health Service, Parc de Salut Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre for Research in Occupational Health, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (F.G.B.); (R.V.); (P.D.); (J.M.R.); (C.S.)
- IMIM-Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (A.B.); (M.S.); (X.C.)
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Occupational Health Service, Parc de Salut Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre for Research in Occupational Health, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (F.G.B.); (R.V.); (P.D.); (J.M.R.); (C.S.)
- IMIM-Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (A.B.); (M.S.); (X.C.)
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Occupational Health Service, Parc de Salut Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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