The Fast and the Furious: Chasing a Clinical Niche for COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma

Ann Intern Med. 2022 Sep;175(9):1332-1334. doi: 10.7326/M22-2329. Epub 2022 Aug 16.

Abstract

The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies reported a thorough analysis of existing data and guidelines for the use of COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) for treatment and prophylaxis of COVID-19. The editorialists discuss the recommendations, how they compare with recommendations from other entities, and the lessons the experience with CCP provides for the use of passive immunotherapy for future emerging infectious diseases.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 Serotherapy
  • COVID-19* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunization, Passive
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Treatment Outcome