February 24, 2020

The efficacy of convalescent plasma for the treatment of severe influenza

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• Authors conducted a meta-analysis of five RCTs in which convalescent plasma was used to treat severe influenza. The mixed results suggest further study is needed to determine if administration of convalescent plasma may be an effective treatment regimen for COVID-19. 

Xu et al. (Feb 23, 2020). The efficacy of convalescent plasma for the treatment of severe influenza. Pre-print downloaded Feb 24 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.02.20.20025593