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ArticleVirulence2026

Serology survey against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants of residents in Tainan, Taiwan.

I-Lin Hsu, Pin-Xian Du, Ting-Mao Chou, Chung-Che Cheng, Pei-Shan Tsai, Hsi-Chang Shih, Shu-Chuan Chen, Chung-Yi Li, Tzong-Shiann Ho, Guan-Da Syu

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I-Lin HsuCross-College Elite Program, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
Pin-Xian DuDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-2498-904X
Ting-Mao ChouDepartment of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan.
Chung-Che ChengDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
Pei-Shan TsaiDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
Hsi-Chang ShihDepartment of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Shu-Chuan ChenPublic Health Bureau, Tainan City Government, Tainan, Taiwan.
Chung-Yi LiDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
Tzong-Shiann HoDepartment of Pediatrics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-2951-6679
Guan-Da SyuDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-4661-414X

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Abstract

backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its evolving variants, continues to challenge global efforts to control its spread. Ongoing mutations may enhance transmissibility or lead to breakthrough infections, making immune monitoring crucial for public health policies.

methodsA SARS-CoV-2 variant protein microarray was used to assess total and neutralizing antibodies against multiple variants. A serological survey was conducted in October 2022 in Tainan, Taiwan, including general citizens and special medical care groups. The general population comprised residents from the city (n = 504), suburban (n = 166), and country areas (n = 88). Special groups included individuals in elderly care centers (n = 50), nursing homes (n = 51), kidney dialysis patients (n = 100), and people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH) (n = 45). Statistical analyses were performed using one-way and repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA).

resultsThe results demonstrated that the neutralization efficacy against Omicron and its subtypes declined according to the evolution of the variants, particularly in city and suburban areas. Special medical care populations, including individuals in elderly care centers, nursing homes, those undergoing kidney dialysis, and those PLWH, exhibited lower neutralization effectiveness. After analyzing the infection status, it can be found that special medical care populations had higher infection rates, especially in elderly care centers and nursing homes.

conclusionsSARS-CoV-2 protein microarray analysis is essential for assessing immunity at a population level. The findings highlight the need for adjusted vaccination strategies and ongoing surveillance of humoral immunity to address emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants effectively.

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Antibodies, ViralCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, NeutralizingFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTaiwanAntibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, ViralCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2 variantSerology surveyvaccine responses

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