Alberto Tozzi · Protection against Pertussis in Humans Correlates to Elevated Serum Antibodies and Memory B Cells.
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Protection against Pertussis in Humans Correlates to Elevated Serum Antibodies and Memory B Cells.

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Article · Oct 2026 · 1 min read

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This study investigates immune correlates of protection against pertussis, focusing on serum antibody levels and memory B cell responses. Findings reveal that maternal immunity alone is insufficient to protect neonates, highlighting the need for improved vaccination strategies in vulnerable infant populations.

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Alberto Tozzi

Pertussis is a respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis that may be particularly severe and even lethal in the first months of life when infants are still too young to be vaccinated. Adults and adolescents experience mild symptoms and are the source of infection for neonates. Adoptive maternal immunity does not prevent pertussis in the neonate. We compared the specific immune response …

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