Researchers at George Washington University Target Zika Virus (Analysis of Memory Antibody Responses in Individuals with Zika-Associated Guillain-Barre Syndrome).

Researchers at George Washington University conducted a study on individuals with Zika-associated Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) to analyze memory antibody responses to the Zika virus. The study found that neutralizing antibody titers to Zika virus decreased between one and two years post-infection in GBS-negative individuals but not in GBS-positive individuals. The research suggests that there are subtle differences in circulating antibodies between GBS-positive and GBS-negative individuals, with GBS-positive individuals potentially targeting different epitopes and having antibodies that remain in circulation longer. The study provides valuable insights into the immune response to Zika virus in individuals with GBS. [Extracted from the article]

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