The outbreak of Coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China affecting the world severely. No vaccine has been found to date, but a ray of hope comes with convalescent plasma (CP) therapy. In the battle against COVID-19, the whole world is looking for this potential therapy. The National Health Commission of PRC listed it as a therapeutic method.
What is Convalescent Plasma Therapy?
This therapy involves the transfusion of specific components from the blood of the patient who has recovered from a coronavirus attack. This therapy is applied to those who are very sick or on ventilation.
What research says about Convalescent Plasma Therapy?
When a dose of convalescent plasma transduced, the level of neutralizing antibodies increased rapidly. It also increases the hemoglobin saturation in the human body. Many other parameters also increase which leads to gain immunity level. There are no such adverse effects seen.
Many of the research awaited because their research is based on the SARS solution. Many other investigations or trials must take in place to find appropriate results of convalescent plasma therapy.