Measles antibody variation among different γ-globulin preparations

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

9-1-2006

Abstract

Among the recommended strategies for preventing measles and its complications in exposed, unvaccinated persons is passive protection by antimeasles containing immune globulin. Human intravenous and intramuscular γ-globulins from different manufacturers were studied for manufacturer-specific variation in measles antibody titers. All γ-globulin samples tested were seropositive for measles antibody. Titer variations were found to be clinically insignificant and thus can be used interchangeably for passive antibody protection against measles. Copyright © 2006 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice

Volume

14

Issue

5

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