Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Denis Balibouse/Pool Photo via AP Images)
WHO recommends against the use of convalescent plasma for Covid-19
The World Health Organization said late today that it’s not recommending the use of convalescent plasma as a treatment for Covid-19 for mild or severe cases, but some US experts disagree with the recommendations and say there are patients who can benefit from the plasma of those who’ve recovered from Covid-19.
The recommendation is informed by a review of 16 RCTs and a “meta-analysis on antibodies and cellular therapies for covid-19,” the WHO said, adding in a statement:
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