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… People who've had an organ transplant need anti-rejection medicines. That's because the … a short time. These medicines include anti-thymocyte globulin-equine and anti-thymocyte …
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… 25b What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) … HBIg has large amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. … hepatitis B virus by: Being poked with a used injection needle Being splashed in the mouth, …
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… 63 What is immune globulin? Immune globulin (Ig) provides … A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies … Ig may include soreness and tenderness at the injection site. Allergic reactions (hives and …
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… 07b What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune … rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. … do not need to get RabIg. RabIg is given by injection into the area(s) surrounding the …
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… 18d What is tetanus immune globulin? Tetanus immune globulin (TIg) … (lockjaw). TIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune …
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… Overview Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high pressure … or other liquid solvents. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and … or more. Things that determine how severe an injection injury is include: The type, …
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… Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive … needle aspiration guided by ultrasound. Sperm injection and transfer A tool is used to hold … . … Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive …
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… Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating … … Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating …
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… equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection with someone living with HBV. … had HBV infection before, hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and/or hepatitis B vaccine may … of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may be recommended for …
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… 2 immunizations at birth: Hepatitis B immune globulin: Gives the baby immediate protection through antibodies against the hepatitis B virus … B vaccine: Helps the baby make their own antibodies If the mother does not have …
