Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin (RSV IG) (injectable): What Is Rsv Ig
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What is RSV IG?
Respiratory syncytial virus immune globulin (RSV IG) is a sterilized solution obtained from pooled human blood. It contains the immunoglobulins (or antibodies) to protect against infection from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus that can cause serious illness in children. Antibodies are substances in the blood that fight infections.
RSV IG is used to help prevent or reduce the severity of lower respiratory tract (lung) disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus in children who are at increased risk.
RSV IG may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
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