Posted on 03/15/2020 10:18:52 AM PDT by Zenyatta
In the absence of a vaccine for the novel COVID-19, which is now quickly spreading across the world, doctors believe that slowing down or treating the virus might be achieved with plasma therapy.
The method of obtaining “convalescent serum” involves using plasma of those who’ve already recovered from the disease, which is considered to be rich in antibodies against the infectious agent. This approach has been used to treat and slow the spread of polio and measles outbreaks decades ago. Scientists have also reported that this strategy has led to a drop in deaths among ill patients during the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918.
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Oh, THAT kind of plasma.
No Star Wars on the WuHuFlu.
I thought we were going to talk about nuclear fusion reactors.
The Chi-coms shipped a bunch of plasma along with some Dr’s to Italy late last week.
What if people engaged in bodily fluid exchange with someone fully recovered??? Asking for a friend
Israelis used this therapy back when West Nile disease was a big deal ...
some guy at the gym the other day said intercourse helped cure the wuhan virus...i was ready to punch him in the face as i thought he was making an obscene gesture...he may just be a genius....
About five years ago was diagnosed with Pneumonia after my last Chemo Regimen. My Immune System crashed and I became very Ill over a period of two weeks.
I had a mass in my Lungs and was told I had five separate Infections after they did some testing. One test was really fun you like being Waterboarded.
I received multiple doses of Antibiotics which did absolutely nothing. As a last resort I had Plasma Infusion Therapy. It only took one treatment. The Lung Specialist wanted me to have at least three treatments, but my Oncologist was cautious and suggested we go slow and see the results of the initial treatment.
That was the only thing that saved my Life. The ordeal lasted four Months and I lost about 35 Pounds which I have since gained back.
It was a frigging miracle, which is just another reason I continue to love Big Pharma. They have kept me alive for over 15 Years since my Leukemia Diagnosis at age 52.
Darn!
My money was on sharks with frickin’ laser beams attached to their heads! ;)
“The Chi-coms shipped a bunch of plasma along with some Dr’s to Italy late last week.”
Is Italy one of their vassal states?
What is the process to separate the plasma from whole blood of a recovered Covid-19 patient? How soon could such stores of that plasma be available?
Depends on the orifice.
I had West Nile about ten years ago. Splitting headache followed by moderate flu-like symptoms for five days or so.
In some horror movies,the cure becomes worse than the initial virus.
Whew! My buddie’s plasma cutter would certainly have some kind of effect....
At this rate, all of the EU will become Chicom vassal states.
The plasma centers better start upping the payout.
It is amazing what antibodies are able to do. Wishing you continued good health!
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