Potential use of convalescent plasma for SARS-CoV-2 prophylaxis and treatment in immunocompromised and vulnerable populations

North-Western Tuscany Blood Bank, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy. Department of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Carlo Poma Hospital, Mantua, Italy.

Expert Review of Vaccines. 2021
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.
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