Potential therapeutic approach of intravenous immunoglobulin against COVID-19
Open Access
- 9 October 2021
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
- Vol. 17 (1), 1-11
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-021-00609-3
Abstract
Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the therapeutic and management options to reduce the burden of the COVID-19 disease are under investigation. IVIG therapy is used as an effective treatment for immunodeficient patients and patients with inflammatory or autoimmune conditions. The therapeutic effect of IVIG in COVID-19 patients has been investigated. But, the results are controversial and some studies reported no benefit of IVIG therapy. More clinical trials on the effect of IVIG therapy in COVID-19 patients should be performed to establish a certain conclusion about IVIG effectiveness.Keywords
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