Time elapsed between Zika and dengue virus infections affects antibody and T cell responses

Erick X. Pérez-Guzmán, Petraleigh Pantoja, Crisanta Serrano-Collazo, Mariah A. Hassert, Alexandra Ortiz-Rosa, Idia V. Rodríguez, Luis Giavedoni, Vida Hodara, Laura Parodi, Lorna Cruz, Teresa Arana, Laura J. White, Melween I. Martínez, Daniela Weiskopf, James D. Brien, Aravinda de Silva, Amelia K. Pinto, Carlos A. Sariol

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Abstract

Zika virus (ZIKV) and dengue virus (DENV) are co-endemic in many parts of the world, but the impact of ZIKV infection on subsequent DENV infection is not well understood. Here we show in rhesus macaques that the time elapsed after ZIKV infection affects the immune response to DENV infection. We show that previous ZIKV exposure increases the magnitude of the antibody and T cell responses against DENV. The time interval between ZIKV and subsequent DENV infection further affects the immune response. A mid-convalescent period of 10 months after ZIKV infection results in higher and more durable antibody and T cell responses to DENV infection than a short period of 2 months. In contrast, previous ZIKV infection does not affect DENV viremia or pro-inflammatory status. Collectively, we find no evidence of a detrimental effect of ZIKV immunity in a subsequent DENV infection. This supports the implementation of ZIKV vaccines that could also boost immunity against future DENV epidemics.

Original languageEnglish
Article number4316
JournalNature Communications
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2019

Bibliographical note

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Funding

We thank all the staff of the Caribbean Primate Research Center and Animal Resources Center for their continuous support with the sample collection, schedule, and monitoring of the animals. Authors recognize the support provided by Dr. Elmer Rodriguez reviewing the statistics. This work was supported by the following grants: 2 P40 OD012217 and 2U42OD021458-15 to C.A.S. and M.I.M., K22AI104794 to J.D.B., P51OD011133 (L.G.), HHSN272201400045C to D.W., and R25GM061838 to E.X.P.-G.

FundersFunder number
NIH Office of the DirectorP40OD012217
NIH Office of the Director
National Institute of General Medical SciencesR25GM061838
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesK22AI104794, HHSN272201400045C
Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Chemistry
    • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    • General Physics and Astronomy

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