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Discussion on Rhodococcus - Hyperimmune Plasma Transfusion Indications
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judyhens
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Posted on Tuesday, Mar 24, 2009 - 11:41 pm:
Hi,
We just had a beautiful colt born at our local vets. Brought them home today. Because of the history of Rhodococcus on our farm last summer, the vet is suggesting a plasma transfusion within the next day or two, with a second transfusion later. Everyone recovered last summer, but hospitalization and treatment were protracted and expensive. Should we consider plasma? Any supportive data?
Judy
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DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 - 8:17 am:
Hello Judy,
A great question since there is a commercially available product available and rather than put something out here which may be incorrect with newer products and research I have put the information in the article under the prevention section and have rewritten this area to provide greater emphasis on what I think is the key to prevention.
DrO
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judyhens
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Posted on Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 - 9:23 am:
Thanks for the info! I will go back and review it!
Judy
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