SARS-CoV-2 Exposure Elicits a Strong Mucosal Antibody Response That May Facilitate Quicker Mucosal Viral Clearance
The entry of SARS-CoV-2 via the mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract, including the oral cavity, may be influenced by innate and adaptive immunity. We aimed to determine whether antibodies in secretions might influence the SARS-CoV-2 burden and thus the severity of infection. Blood and stimulated oral fluid...