Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2021)

Convalescent Plasma Therapy: The Early Use in Moderate to Severe COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals with Limited Resources

Mahdi, Bagus Aulia (Unknown)
Suryantoro, Satriyo Dwi (Unknown)
Romadhon, Pradana Zaky (Unknown)
Windradi, Choirina (Unknown)
Widiyastuti, Krisnina Nurul (Unknown)
Novendrianto, Dwiki (Unknown)
Widiasi, Etha Dini (Unknown)
Agustin, Esthiningrum Dewi (Unknown)
Firdausa, Sarah (Unknown)
Alkaff, Firas Farisi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Dec 2021

Abstract

COVID-19 cases in Indonesia in the period of June-July 2021 showed a catastrophic spike. During this period, a recently discovered variant, the delta variant, appeared to be one of the sources of COVID-19 infection. Treatment modalities are limited due to reduced stock of drugs. A case of a 63-year-old man has been reported, with a history of having been vaccinated with two doses of Sinovac, experiencing moderate-to-severe symptoms of COVID-19 infection then given convalescent plasma therapy since his initial admission to the hospital. Three days after being given convalescent plasma therapy, the improvement was noticeable. Shortness of breath, cough, fever, and weakness were less complained. On the seventh day the patient fully recovered and got discharged. Convalescent plasma therapy was e ective in early stage and was able to improve outcomes. Indonesia needs sucient stocks of convalescent plasma as a therapy to overcome the limitations of medicines.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJTID

Publisher

Subject

Earth & Planetary Sciences Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

This journal is a peer-reviewed journal established to promote the recognition of emerging and reemerging diseases specifically in Indonesia, South East Asia, other tropical countries and around the world, and to improve the understanding of factors involved in disease emergence, prevention, and ...