Neutralizing antibodies play a pivotal role in mediating protection against virus infections including polio, measles, hepatitis and influenza.

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Is it true that neutralizing antibodies play a pivotal role in mediating protection against virus infections including polio, measles, hepatitis and influenza?

Yes. Neutralizing antibodies are well established as a primary defense mechanism in mediating protection against various viral infections, including polio, measles, hepatitis, and influenza.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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The retrieved papers examine humoral immunity, antibody titers, and neutralizing antibodies for viral infections such as polio, measles, hepatitis, and influenza, consistently supporting the claim that neutralizing antibodies play a pivotal role in mediating protection.

Evidence for · 3

Assessment of humoral immunity to poliomyelitis, tetanus, hepatitis B, measles, rubella, and mumps in children after chemotherapy

2004

The paper assesses humoral immunity and protective antibody titers against polio, measles, and hepatitis B, reflecting their foundational role in preventing these viral infections.

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Zignol, M., Peracchi, M., Tridello, G., Pillon, M., Fregonese, F., D'Elia, R., Zanesco, L., & Cesaro, S. (2004). Assessment of humoral immunity to poliomyelitis, tetanus, hepatitis B, measles, rubella, and mumps in children after chemotherapy. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.20384

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Assessment of Humoral Immunity to Hepatitis B, Measles, Rubella, and Mumps in Children After Chemotherapy

2018

The study measures humoral immunity and antibody levels against hepatitis B and measles, highlighting the protective function of antibodies against these specific viral diseases.

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Yildirim, Z. K. & Buyukavci, M. (2018). Assessment of Humoral Immunity to Hepatitis B, Measles, Rubella, and Mumps in Children After Chemotherapy. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/mph.0000000000001072

Counteracting Influenza Virus Evolution Through the Full Spectrum of Broadly Protective Antibodies.

2026

The review notes that neutralizing antibodies elicited by vaccination constitute a primary defense against viral infections like influenza.

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Y, A. & Y, T. (2026). Counteracting Influenza Virus Evolution Through the Full Spectrum of Broadly Protective Antibodies.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/imr.70147

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