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Human-specific immunoglobulin

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Human specific immunoglobulin is prepared from the plasma of individuals with have high antibody levels against a specific infection. These individuals are either recovering from the specific illness or have been recently immunised.

Specific immunoglobulin preparations are available for:

  • hepatitis B - used following needle stick injury
  • tetanus - used in suspected tetanus infection
  • rabies - used in suspected rabies infection
  • herpes zoster - used to protect susceptible children

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