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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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