Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Botany

(70,618 posts)
Sat May 9, 2020, 07:19 AM May 2020

Do you think Trump and Pence are getting convalescent plasma treatments*?

* You harvest the antibodies from somebody who survived C-19 and give them to a patient
via a transfusion. Now how many people who have tested positive for the virus have been
around Trump and Pence?


This has shown to be a very effective treatment but it is not practical on a large scale.

7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Do you think Trump and Pence are getting convalescent plasma treatments*? (Original Post) Botany May 2020 OP
That's absurd Shermann May 2020 #1
in this case the blood is spun out into a serum and the antibodies are harvested. Botany May 2020 #2
Everyone around Donnie gets corrupted. Even his doctors. I wouldn't put it past any of them Cousin Dupree May 2020 #3
Antibody rich plasma--not serum. And yes, it does carry considerable risks for reactions hlthe2b May 2020 #5
trump is mercuryblues May 2020 #4
I Doubt It ProfessorGAC May 2020 #6
Now a gin and hydroxychloroquine shooter maybe... Shermann May 2020 #7

Botany

(70,618 posts)
2. in this case the blood is spun out into a serum and the antibodies are harvested.
Sat May 9, 2020, 07:27 AM
May 2020

I haven't read of any bad side effects except if they wait too long to give the treatment
then the patient's viral load drops but the damage to the lungs and other organs is so
severe that the person dies.n

hlthe2b

(102,448 posts)
5. Antibody rich plasma--not serum. And yes, it does carry considerable risks for reactions
Sat May 9, 2020, 07:48 AM
May 2020

from plasma proteins (usally IgA reactions). Might they receive it if they were actually infected-- perhaps. But, based on exposure only, that would be extremely irresponsible when one considers risk/benefit. Repeated use increases the chance for reactions, so it isn't as if they could continue to give it, given the immune protection is extremely short-lived.


ProfessorGAC

(65,289 posts)
6. I Doubt It
Sat May 9, 2020, 08:14 AM
May 2020

I get that they're selfish idiots, but...
1. PINO is said to be livid over likely exposure.
2. They have dismissed the science right along. Why would they cherry pick this not yet nailed down science?
3. They still believe HCQ will work. Nothing to worry about.

So, I doubt it.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Do you think Trump and Pe...