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Plasma Therapy Is Simple But Donors Are Needed: Max Pulmonlogist

Plasma Therapy Is Simple But Donors Are Needed: Max Pulmonlogist

Published On: June 27, 2020 | Duration: 11 MIN, 09 SEC

Doctors say convalescent plasma therapy is simple and is giving good results so far, but they and the recipients are having it tough convincing people to donate. However, some acts of generosity by former COVID-19 patient who have turned plasma donors are helping active patients recover.

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

How Will Plasma Therapy Save Lives?

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

Plasma Therapy Is Simple But Donors Are Needed: Max Pulmonlogist

Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know

How Will Plasma Therapy Save Lives?

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