mBio (Dec 2023)

The value of observational registry studies for the next infectious disease emergency

  • Jonathon W. Senefeld,
  • Peter Marks,
  • Arturo Casadevall,
  • Michael J. Joyner

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.02565-23
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 6

Abstract

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ABSTRACTDuring infectious disease emergencies, it may be necessary to deploy new therapies without conclusive evidence for their effectiveness. During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, several countries used registries to track the use of COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP). Those registries provided evidence that CCP was effective when used early and with high titer.

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