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February 2022 in “Journal of Infection” In this study, healthcare workers with asymptomatic or mild SARS-CoV-2 infections had lower antibody titers and higher reinfection rates compared to those with more severe initial infections.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study observed that dermatological patients using certain immunosuppressants, like azathioprine and high-dose prednisolone, had a reduced humoral immune response to the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine compared to those without such treatments.
October 2023 in “Microorganisms” This study reported that COVID-19 patients treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir had lower anti-spike IgG levels and different cytokine patterns compared to those not receiving antiviral treatment, suggesting early antiviral use may alter immune response by reducing viral load and antigen presentation.
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March 2022 in “PubMed” In this study, 19.6% of COVID-19 vaccine recipients reported post-vaccination mucocutaneous effects, mostly mild and self-limiting; the reactions were similarly frequent for Covishield and Covaxin.
September 2023 in “Indian Journal of Postgraduate Dermatology” In this study, 2% of healthcare workers vaccinated with Covaxin or Covishield reported new skin reactions, with a slightly higher incidence following Covaxin; significant differences were observed among paramedical staff.