University of California, Davis

Convalescent plasma (filtered plasma containing antibodies from recovered individuals) is a treatment option with ongoing research. It can be used as treatment for severely ill patients or as prophylaxis for highly susceptible individuals. While many patients show marked improvement in symptoms, studies involving CP also include other treatment, so the sole effectiveness of CP transfusion is yet unclear. Recovered individuals are encouraged to donate their plasma for research and recovery.

Convalescent Plasma (CP) Transfusion as Prophylactic Treatment for COVID-19

Malani AN, Sherbeck JP, Malani PN. Convalescent Plasma and COVID-19. JAMA. Published online June 12, 2020. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.10699

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2767351

Convalescent Plasma and COVID-19

CP Transfusion COVID-19 Infographic

Five critically ill patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 and AARDS were treated with CP transfusion, conducted at Shenzhen Third People's Hospital in China. Patients received transfusion of CP that had been obtained from five patients who had recovered from COVID-19. In this uncontrolled case study, the administration of convalescent plasma containing neutralizing antibody was followed by improvement in their clinical status. 

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