Intravenous Immunoglobulin Protects Against Severe Pandemic Influenza Infection

Intravenous Immunoglobulin Protects Against Severe Pandemic Influenza Infection

Influenza is a highly contagious, acute, febrile respiratory infection that can have fatal consequences particularly in individuals with chronic illnesses. Sporadic reports suggest that intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) may be efficacious in the influenza setting. We investigated the potential of hu...

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Main Authors: Steven Rockman, Sue Lowther, Sarina Camuglia, Kirsten Vandenberg, Shirley Taylor, Lou Fabri, Sylvia Miescher, Martin Pearse, Deborah Middleton, Stephen J. Kent, Darryl Maher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-05-01
Series:EBioMedicine
Subjects:
Influenza
Passive immunotherapy
Intravenous immunoglobulin
IVIg
Plasma
Serum
Antibody
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352396417301536

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