Preservation of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibodies in Breast Milk : Impact of Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination and Infection

Objectives: To investigate specific immunoglobulin A (sIgA), specific immunoglobulin G (sIgG), and neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in breast milk and compare immunity in mothers with hybrid immunity (infection and vaccination) versus those solely vaccinated (coronavirus disease [COVID]-naïve). Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted among lactating mothers who received at least two doses of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine or tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Details of vaccination and infection were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Fifteen milliliters of breast milk samples, self-collected at 1, 3, and 6 months postvaccination or infection, were sent to analysis for sIgA, sIgG, and NAbs using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: In total, 119 lactating mothers (202 milk samples) were enrolled; 82 participants had hybrid immunity, and 32 were COVID-19-naïve. Two-thirds received a combination of different vaccines and booster shots. Breast milk retained sIgA, sIgG, and NAbs for up to 6 months post-COVID vaccination or infection. At 3 months, mothers with hybrid immunity had significantly higher sIgA and NAbs compared with COVID-naïve mothers (geometric mean [95% confidence interval (CI)] of sIgA 2.72 [1.94-3.8] vs. 1.44 [0.83-2.48]; NAbs 86.83 [84.9-88.8] vs. 81.28 [76.02-86.9]). No differences in sIgA, sIgG, and NAbs were observed between lactating mothers receiving two, three, or more than or equal to three doses, regardless of hybrid immunity or COVID-naïve status. Conclusion: sIgA, sIgG, and NAbs against SARS-CoV-2 in breast milk sustained for up to 6 months postimmunization and infection. Higher immunity was found in mothers with hybrid immunity. These transferred immunities confirm in vitro protection, supporting the safety of breastfeeding during and after COVID-19 vaccination or infection.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - (2024) vom: 20. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Suteerojntrakool, Orapa [VerfasserIn]
Mekangkul, Eakkarin [VerfasserIn]
Maitreechit, Duangporn [VerfasserIn]
Khabuan, Siriporn [VerfasserIn]
Sodsai, Pimpayao [VerfasserIn]
Hirankarn, Nattiya [VerfasserIn]
Thumbovorn, Rungtip [VerfasserIn]
Chomtho, Sirinuch [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Breast milk
COVID-19
Journal Article
Neutralizing antibodies
SARS-CoV-2
Specific IgA
Specific IgG

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Date Revised 20.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1089/bfm.2023.0323

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369959361