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It was found empirically that Bill would stay healthy and have no significant infections if his IgG level were maintained at 600 mg/dl of plasma. He was prescribed 10g of gamma globulin every week to maintain that level. How was the dose calculated? (Explain what considerations went into determining this dose regimen)
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