Efficacy of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda

Rationale Convalescent plasma (CCP) has been studied as a potential therapy for COVID-19, but data on its efficacy in Africa are limited.Objective In this trial we set out to determine the efficacy of CCP for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda.Measurements Patients with a positive SARS-CoV-2 reverse tr...

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Main Authors: Trishul Siddharthan, Bruce Kirenga, Cissy Kityo, Henry Ddungu, Winters Muttamba, Levicatus Mugenyi, Winceslaus Katagira, Hellen Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa, Alex Kayongo, John Lusiba, Fred Nakwagala, Rebecca Nantanda, Ivan Kimuli, Bernard Sentalo Bagaya, Rogers Sekibira, Esther Buregyeya, Noah Kiwanuka, Moses Lutaakome Joloba, Baterana Byarugaba, Henry Mwebesa, William Bazeyo, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Charles Olaro, Namakula Olive Loryndah, Angella Atukunda, Raymond Mugume, Francis Ssali, Dorothy Kyeyune, Susan Acana, Wilberforce Kabweru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:BMJ Open Respiratory Research
Online Access:https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/8/1/e001017.full