Key-Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Plasma is the liquid part of the blood. Convalescent plasma, extracted from the blood of patients recovering from an infection, is a source of antibodies against the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Plasma therapy involves using their plasma to help others recover. For Covid-19, this has been one of the treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The donor would have to be a documented case of Covid-19 and healthy for 28 days since the last symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While use of convalescent plasma seemed to improve resolution of shortness of breath and fatigue in patients with moderate Covid-19, this did not translate into a reduction in 28-day mortality or progression to severe disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ICMR has been cautious because of the trial findings. Experts said, however, that guidelines are not necessarily binding and it is too early to dismiss convalescent plasma therapy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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