It became known how to protect against infection with the omicron strain. Virologists Alexander Butenko and Petr Chumakov told about this, writes RIA Novosti.
According to doctors, group-specific immunity, which is formed after contact with several variants of the coronavirus, can help. “The combination of different genotypes of the virus causes the formation of group-specific herd immunity in humans. That is, one that can provide protection against different genotypes, “Butenko said, pointing out that the immunity formed as a result of several contacts with different variations of the coronavirus, together with vaccination, will provide collective protection against COVID-19.
Chumakov added that as a result of mutations, the S-protein of the omicron has changed significantly, which increases its chances of bypassing antibodies formed after vaccination. However, viruses also have a number of other antigens, and when a person falls ill, antibodies to all these antigens are formed, and they begin to work when faced with the omicron.
Source: Rosbalt
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