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500 Recovered Patients From Dharavi, Once A Covid Hotspot, To Give Plasma

Mumbai's Dharavi, once a COVID-19 hotspot, soon tackled coronavirus effectively and has it under control - for now. The sprawling slum has now taken the lead in plasma donation as well to fight the pandemic. A primary screening was organized in the densely populated slum for an upcoming plasma donation camp in the area where 25 per cent of recovered patients have registered as donors and many have already donated.

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

How Will Plasma Therapy Save Lives?

  1. Based on the concept of passive immunity
  2. Plasma contains components like blood cells, antibodies, protein, hormones etc. Infusing antibodies from a recovered patient will activate immunity in the patients
  3. Antibodies from donor plasma will be retained in blood for 2-3 weeks