In Moscow, there is a campaign for mass testing for the presence of antibodies to the coronavirus. However, this analysis may not always show a person is infected with it or not. Read more about it on air of TV channel “Russia 1” said the doctor immunologist, PhD, clinical virologist, Director of SIC for the prevention and treatment of viral infections Georgy Vikulov.
the Expert explained that the antibodies in the human body are produced as a response to infection. In the case of infection with coronavirus produced it is typical for the virus antibodies. Their presence in the body can be judged, infected or not, even if he is not showing any symptoms COVID-19. However, according to Vikulov, in some people these antibodies are not produced.
“One percent of people do not respond to vaccination does not produce antibodies, they are particularly genetics of the immune system,” he explained. Often it happens just in those who carries the virus without symptoms.
in Addition to conventional antibodies in those who have suffered from COVID-19, formed virus-neutralizing antibodies. They are able to protect the body from virus in the future. According to the Professor, in Russia, we are creating a test system that will determine this indicator.
“unfortunately, the virus has a lot of interesting and tricky above. It secretes various substances that trick the immune system, and this allows him to recognize, – said Vikulov. His these tricks are intended to less the body produces antibodies that immune memory is not developed.”
On the question of whether to do the antibody test, if the symptoms of the disease no, the doctor replied, “Yes, you should, because it will give you and us a very important information that will more clearly define the necessary measures of prevention and understanding how you are protected”.
Earlier, Deputy Moscow mayor for social development Anastasia Rakova said that testing for antibodies floorwill issuesa great popularity among Muscovites. According to her, the corresponding analysis can be taken in 30 clinics in the city, for the record there is an electronic queue.
