Clinical observation of gammaglobulin therapy for septicemia in premature infants / 中国综合临床

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of intravenous gammaglobulin (IVIG) on septicemia in premature infants.Methods The level of sero-IgG was observed in 20 septicemic premature infants before and after IVIG treatment,compared with those of 20 cases without IVIG treatment as controls.Results After IVIG treatment,the level of sero-IgG was remarkably higher than those before IVIG treatment and controls.Conclusion It is suggested that IVIG is safe and effective for treatment of septicemia in premature infants.