Expert Rev Vaccines. 2021 May 20. doi: 10.1080/14760584.2021.1932475. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: : The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is a serious threat for the health of immunocompromised patients. Among neutralizing antibody-based therapeutics, convalescent plasma containing polyclonal anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulins has promising results in both congenital and iatrogenic immunodeficiencies in oncohematological and transplant patients.
AREAS COVERED: : This article discusses case reports, case series and controlled studies detailing the efficacy of convalescent plasma in immunocompromised patients.
EXPERT OPINION: : Convalescent plasma, when administered at high neutralizing antibody titers, is a safe and effective treatment for frail immunocompromised patients. Genetic monitoring of refractory patients is recommended to intercept intra-host emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants.
PMID:34015243 | DOI:10.1080/14760584.2021.1932475