Blood Transfusions To Control Bird Flu Pandemic

The World Health Organization has warned the world is not ready for a flu pandemic and hence researchers are trying to test available methods to combat the possibility. In the present study researchers said that a single patient who recovers may donate enough blood plasma for others.

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They examined the Spanish flu outbreak as it bore a close resemblance to bird flu. Dr John Treanor, an expert in infectious diseases at the University of Rochester said other viral diseases could also be treated in the same way. "Although many logistical hurdles exist, controlled clinical studies done now will probably pay a considerable dividend when the pandemic begins. We can, should, and must explore these issues about serotherapy now, in advance of the pandemic."

Source: Medindia
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