Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
Research Article
Effectiveness of Convalescent Plasma to Treat COVID-19
Author(s): Ephrem Awulachew*, Kuma Diriba, Asrat Anja and Firehiwot Belayneh
Background: Currently, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was reported in more than 204 countries. As of April 10,
2020, a total of 1,605,729 confirmed cases and 95,766 deaths had been reported worldwide. There are no approved
specific antiviral agents targeting the novel virus. Convalescent plasma transfusion might be effective against the
infection. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also approved the emergency use of investigational COVID-19
convalescent plasma to treat severely ill COVID-19 patients.
Objective: The aim of this study was to systematically review disease outcome and effectiveness of convalescent
plasma to treat COVID-19.
Method: We searched literature published in English from December 20/2019 to April 10/2020 on electronic
databases. Using R software we have conducted a systematic .. View more»