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IVIg A High Level Overview
Duration:
23:23
Microbiology / Virology
Learning Objectives
In this video, we will talk about intravenous immunoglobulin g (IVIg) to create a context for the newer users and healthcare workers who want to be familiar with the concept of IVIG and the need for its administration.
The following topics are discussed:
- What is IVIg?
- A map of the immune system showing how the humoral immune system is activated.
- Immunoglobulin class switching.
- How IVIg is made from the donors in a community. The number of donors needed etc.
- Why community-acquired IVIg is helpful for someone with immunodeficiency or immunoglobulin deficiency.
- IVIg industrial processing steps.
- Preservatives in the IVIg and care for patients with diabetes etc.
- Can IVIg be useful for COVID long haul?
Presented by Dr. Mobeen Syed
Instructor
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