Persistence of Neutralizing Antibodies 6 and 12 Months After a Covid-19

Overview

Covid-19 is associated with the onset of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies; in a majority of patients, neutralizing antibodies are detected. However, the long-term persistence of such protective antibodies is not known. The investigators will explore patients with a proven Covid-19 (positive PCR) 6 and 12 months after the diagnosis to determine whether neutralizing antibodies are still detected. The investigators will determine whether this persistance varies according to * the severity of the Covid-19 * a treatment by steroids during the covid-19. This will help to anticipate whether a second wave of infection is possible in a non-naive population.

Covid-19 is associated with the onset of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies; in a majority of patients, neutralizing antibodies are detected. However, the long-term persistence of such protective antibodies is not known. The investigators will explore adult patients with a proven Covid-19 (positive PCR) 6 and 12 months after the diagnosis to determine whether neutralizing antibodies are still detected. The investigators will determine whether this persistance varies according to * the severity of the Covid-19 (3 groups: no oxyegn therapy; oxygen therapy of less than 3L/min; oxygen therapy of 3L/min or more) * a treatment by steroids during the covid-19. Immunocompromised patients will be excluded.

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