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What is plasma treatment for COVID-19? How does it work?

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Dr. Dr Shaik Kalam

Dr Shaik Kalam

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  • MD (Physician)
  • 3+ Yrs
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Convalescent plasma therapy involves transfusion of plasma from the blood of recovered patients into those who are moderately or critically-ill. The plasma of the recovered patient contains antibodies that fight the infection.

Dr. Shaik Suggests...

Take a HCV GENOTYPING Test or Take a Parvovirus B19 Antibody Ig G Test

Book HCV GENOTYPING TestBook Parvovirus B19 Antibody Ig G Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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