Immunoglobulin administration and ribavirin therapy: efficacy in respiratory syncytial virus infection of the cotton rat
Gruber WC;Wilson SZ;Throop BJ;Wyde PR;;
Pediatric research1987Vol. 21pp. -
280
wc1987pediatricimmunoglobulin
Abstract
We studied the effects of combined administration of human immunoglobulin (IVIG) and ribavirin aerosol on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in cotton rats (Sigmodon hispidus). Cotton rats assigned to receive combined therapy were administered Gamimune, a preparation of purified IVIG with a …