Convalescent Plasma Therapy

Convalescent plasma therapy may be helpful for people with Covid-19 who aren’t helped by other treatments. Some people with Covid-19 become very sick and don’t respond to other treatments or drugs. These people often develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) — a severe lung condition. They often require mechanical assistance, such as a ventilator, to breathe. These people also are in danger of developing organ failure.

It could also help other people who may have a higher risk of serious illness, such as people with chronic medical conditions, for example, heart disease or diabetes, or those who have weakened immune systems. Convalescent plasma could help these people from getting sicker if they get Covid-19.