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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has approved convalescent plasma is the method to treat people who are critically ill with COVID-19?
A
USA
B
India
C
Italy
D
Spain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Convalescent plasma with a high level of virus-specific antibody effectively neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the procedure? The plasma therapy procedure involves drawing blood from recovered patients of COVID 19. The plasma with the antibodies is separated from the blood. The blood is then returned to the body of the donor.

Detailed explanation-3: -The average isolation time period for all adult patients was 13.8 ± 6.1 days. During convalescence, RNA detection results of 35.2% patients (25/71) turned from negative to positive. The longest RNA reversed phase time was 7 days.

Detailed explanation-4: -This plasma may contain antibodies against the virus. Antibodies are proteins that your immune system makes after you have had an infection, that can neutralize or kill the virus and help you to recover. Convalescent plasma may be a treatment option for patients with COVID-19.

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