Intravenous immunoglobulin for treating sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock

M. Alejandria, Marissa; Ann Lansang, Mary; F. Dans, Leonila; Blas Mantaring, Jacinto

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd001090

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Intravenous immunoglobulin for treating sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock

Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews • Jan 21, 2002

Authors:

Marissa M. Alejandria

Mary Ann Lansang

Leonila F. Dans

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Death from severe sepsis and septic shock is common, and researchers have explored whether antibodies to the endotoxins in some bacteria reduces mortality. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the effects of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in patients with bacterial sepsis or septic shock on mortal...

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Medicine

Septic shock

Sepsis

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