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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
Dr. Mobeen Syed
Mobeen Syed M.D, MS Graduated from King Edward Medical University. Entrepreneur, Medical Educator, CEO and founder of Drbeen corp.
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