COVID-19 ANTIBODIES LAST 8 MONTHS AFTER INFECTION SAYS STUDIES

  • 11/05/2021

As per the latest studies by Italian researchers, the antibodies produced against the COVID virus remain active in a patient's body for at least 8 months post-infection. This is seen in all subjects irrespective of their age, sex, or presence of other pathogens in the body. The research was done in partnership with  Italy's ISS national health institute. The study was made on a sample size of 162 patients during the first COVID wave in Italy. The further stated, that those who failed to produce antibodies within the first 15 days of infection are at greater risk of developing severe forms of COVID 19.

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