Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Measles immunoglobulin (IG) is a concentrated antibody treatment used to provide passive immunity against measles. It is derived from donated blood plasma and contains antibodies that help neutralize the measles virus and has been shown to be effective if given within 6 days of expsoure.
It is recommended for high-risk individuals exposed to measles who cannot receive the MMR vaccine or need extra protection. This includes infants under 6 months, pregnant women without immunity, and severely immunocompromised individuals such as those with leukemia, HIV, or organ transplants.
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AI generated Summary: Measles immunoglobulin is a highly effective treatment for preventing measles in high-risk individuals who have been exposed to the virus. It significantly reduces the risk of developing the disease and its complications, but the protection provided is only temporary. The author's review and rating of 5 out of 5 suggests that this treatment is considered a critical intervention in managing measles exposure.
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