Endemic Coronavirus Infections are Associated with Strong Homotypic Immunity in a US Cohort of Children from Birth to 4 Years.

Ardythe L MorrowDaniel C Payne Shannon C Conrey Meredith L McMorrowMonica M McNealLiang NiuAllison R BurrellElizabeth P SchlaudeckerClaire MattisonRachel M BurkeEmily DeFrancoZheyi TeohJens WrammertLydia J AthertonNatalie J ThornburgMary A Staat

Published in: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (2024)

Natural coronavirus infections were common and resulted in strong homotypic immunity but not heterotypic immunity against other coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2. Endemic coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2 infections in this US cohort were typically asymptomatic or mild.

Keyphrases

sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
young adults
coronavirus disease
pregnancy outcomes