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What kind of adaptive immunity will result from intravenous injection of immunoglobulins?
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Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 41 years experience
None: IVIG is a generic replacement therapy, non specific, and will not stimulate the adaptive (specifgic) immune system
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Last updated Jan 17, 2015
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