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Plasma, a protein-rich part of blood, is an essential component of several life-saving therapies. The patients who receive plasma-derived medicinal products often need them for the rest of their lives. One example of these essential treatments<\/a> is intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t heard of IVIg before, keep reading to find out what it is and how plasma is used to create this incredible therapy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is IVIg Infusion Treatment For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IVIg is a treatment that is made from immunoglobulins, which are antibodies naturally produced by the body\u2019s immune system. Immunoglobulins help fight infection and disease, and they can treat various medical conditions when they are made into IVIg treatments. IVIg treatments are administered intravenously, hence the name intravenous immunoglobulin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Needs to Receive IVIg Treatments?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two main reasons why someone might need to receive IVIg treatments, the first being that your body does not make enough antibodies. IVIg therapies can provide extra antibodies that your body is unable to make on its own and, in turn, help your body fight off infections. These antibodies typically last for several weeks to months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common types of primary immune deficiencies<\/a> are caused by antibody deficiencies and can be treated with IVIg therapies. Because the antibodies provided by IVIg don\u2019t last forever, regular treatments are needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason why you may need to receive IVIg treatments is if your immune system starts producing antibodies that destroy your own cells. This phenomenon occurs in the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n