Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty Medicine Year: 2025
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages:
Authors:
Journal: Zagazig University Medical Journal Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine Volume:
Keywords : Zagazig University, Faculty , Medicine    
Abstract:
Background: The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) has raised concerns the reason behind them being having numerous spike protein mutations and potential impact on disease severity and immune response. This research set out to determine the level of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies targeting the receptor-binding domain (S-RBD) and correlate the antibody levels with COVID-19 infection severity and outcomes. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 61 Sinopharm/Sinovac-vaccinated individuals who came down with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Patients were categorized as moderate, severe, or critically ill. Omicron,B.1.1.529 IgG (anti-S-RBD) antibody concentrations were measured using ELISA at admission and 3 weeks later, correlations with clinical parameters were analyzed. Results: The median antibody concentration at ICU admission for all patients (n=61) was 30.2 ng/ml . The median antibody concentration after 3 weeks for survivor patients (n=43) was 58 ng/ml. A statistically significant negative correlation has been determined between antibody concentration and age. Antibody levels significantly correlated with COVID-19 severity and patient outcomes. The optimal cutoff for predicting mortality was ≤19.49 ng/ml (sensitivity 50%, specificity 72.1%), while the cutoff for critically ill disease was ≤18.43 ng/ml (sensitivity 100%, specificity 87.8%). Conclusion: Serial (S-RBD) IgG antibody levels could function as a crucial prognostic marker for recognizing patients at risk of developing critical illness. The study highlights the future potential utility of antibody measurements in clinical risk stratification and patient management particularly when considered alongside vaccination history and previous infections. Further long term follow up studies with genetic verification are needed to establish causal relationships.
   
     
 
       

Author Related Publications

  • Huda Elsayed Mahmoud Said, "Exhaled Carbon Monoxide as a Marker of Inflammation in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients", Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education, 2022 More
  • Huda Elsayed Mahmoud Said, "Impact of GST (M1, T1) gene polymorphisms on hematobiochemical changes in Helicobacter pylori-infected patients", Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine, 2024 More
  • Huda Elsayed Mahmoud Said, "Circulating microRNA-16 and microRNA- 106a as novel biomarkers in inflammatory bowel disease", Sami Publishing Company, 2024 More
  • Huda Elsayed Mahmoud Said, "Predictive Value of Fibrinogen / Albumin Ratio for In-hospital Mortality in COVID-19 Patient", Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine, 2024 More
  • Huda Elsayed Mahmoud Said, "Plasma levels of miR-29a and miR-146a in relation to carotid intima media thickness measurement for detection of carotid atherosclerosis", Sami Publishing Company, 2024 More

Department Related Publications

  • Rania Ahmed Khalil Ghonem, "Oxidative Stress Levels in Relation to Vitiligo Severity and Activity مستويات الإجهاد التاكسدى بالنسبة لشدة ونشاط البهاق", Acta Scientific MEDICAL SCIENCES, 2022 More
  • Iman Mohamed AbdelFattah Ouda, "Identification of Fhit as a post-transcriptional effector of Thymidine Kinase 1 expression", : www.elsevier.com/locate/bbagrmScienceDirect, 2017 More
  • Iman Mohamed AbdelFattah Ouda, "Identification of Fhit as a post-transcriptional effector of Thymidine Kinase 1 expression", : www.elsevier.com/locate/bbagrmScienceDirect, 2017 More
  • Seham Mahrous Zaki Nassr, "Identification of Fhit as a post-transcriptional effector of Thymidine Kinase 1 expression", : www.elsevier.com/locate/bbagrmScienceDirect, 2017 More
  • Amal Ahmed Ali Zedan, "Urinary interleukin-18 as a biomarker for early diagnosis of acute kidney injury in intensive care unit in Zagazig University Hospitals", IJAR, 2014 More
Tweet