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Feasibility of collecting and processing of COVID-19 convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Evidence that supports the use of COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) for treatment of COVID-19 is increasingly emerging. However, very few African countries have undertaken the collection and processing of CCP. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of collecting and processing of CCP, in preparation for a randomized clinical trial of CCP for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda. METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, …

Authors

Muttamba W; Lusiba J; Namakula LO; Byakika-Kibwika P; Ssali F; Ddungu H; Mugenyi L; Kiwanuka N; Sekibira R; Kityo C

Journal

PLOS ONE, Vol. 16, No. 6,

Publisher

Public Library of Science (PLoS)

DOI

10.1371/journal.pone.0252306

ISSN

1932-6203