Use of intravenous immunoglobulins in pediatric hematology/oncology and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Properties and indications (federal centers’ experience)

This paper gives information on the structure of immunoglobulin molecules and the functions of each of them, as well as on the plasma levels of immunoglobulins. It provides basic requirements for the safety of intravenous immunoglobulins (IVVGs) and indications for their use in hematology/oncology and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Their doses, regimens, and possible adverse reactions are shown for a number of diseases. Moreover, the paper describes the experience with 10 % IVVGs in the federal center and gives brief clinical examples of the efficiency of using these agents.

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