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Power of plasma: How to curb new viral outbreaks that lack vaccines
Convalescent plasma, derived from antibodies of individuals who have recovered from viral diseases, is presented as a method to curb new viral outbreaks that lack vaccines. The approach involves transferring these antibodies to affected individuals to aid in treatment.
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