Plasma is important in treating exposure to both hepatitis A and B because it's the key component of immune globulin (IG). In the case of hepatitis A, IG is given, which may be either concentrated hepatitis A antibody or regular immunoglobulin.
By Charles Daniel, About.com
Updated: October 16, 2008
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An antibody is a protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of an antigen.
A.D.A.M.Plasma is important in treating exposure to both hepatitis A and B because it's the key component of immune globulin (IG). In the case of hepatitis A, IG is given, which may be either concentrated hepatitis A antibody or regular immunoglobulin.
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