At SAFOD, fractured granitic rocks and arkosic sediments are identified west of. the San Andreas fault zone on the Pacific Plate; whereas sheared fine-grained sediments, ultrafine black fault-related rocks, and serpentinite-bearing fault gouge are present within.
If you are receiving IVIG to provide extra antibodies, the two major alternatives are immune globulin given subcutaneously (as an injection under the skin) or intramuscularly (as an injection into a muscle). Subcutaneous immune globulin (SCIG) has fewer side effects and may be a good option for some people.
1 Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg), usually given at a dosage of 400 mg/kg/day for 5 days or in higher doses for 3 days. 2  The procedure may need to be repeated every 4 weeks for several cycles.3  It is very expensive. 4  The use of IVIg for the treatment of skin diseases has recently been reviewed. Pulse therapy with mega doses of intravenous methylprednisolone, given at a dosage of 1 g/day for 5 days. ( 2 The TNF-a inhibitors such especially Rituximab are currently being investigated for efficacy in the treatment of Pemphigus Vulgaris).