Why are Neutralization Assays Important in Epidemiology?
Neutralization assays are vital for several reasons:
1. Vaccine Development: They help determine the effectiveness of vaccine candidates by measuring the immune response they elicit. 2. Surveillance: In epidemiology, these assays are used to monitor the spread of infectious diseases and the level of population immunity. 3. Therapeutic Evaluation: They assess the potential of therapeutic antibodies and convalescent plasma treatments. 4. Understanding Immunity: They provide insights into the duration and strength of immunity following infection or vaccination.
