Intravenous immunoglobulin (IV Ig) preparations allow large amounts of IgG to be administered rapidly and painlessly. Currently, there are a number of IV IgG preparations available which differ in their manufacturing methods. However, all the licensed preparations are associated with a low incidence of adverse reactions on administration. They are used mainly for IgG replacement therapy in pati...

INTRODUCTION Intravenous immunoglobulin is considered generally safe and is used widely as proven, and sometimes empiric, treatment for an expanding list of autoimmune diseases. Thromboembolic complications following intravenous immunoglobulin therapy are rare and there have been only five previous reports of stroke occurring within 2 to 10 days of infusion. This is the first report of cerebral...