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Cautionary findings on acquired immunodeficiency from anti-CD20 MS therapy
Key clinical point: Development of low IgM and IgG in response to anti-CD20 therapy for MS is of particular concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Major finding: Mean time to development of low IgM on anti-CD20 therapy was 19.7 months.
Study details: This was a retrospective study of more than 500 MS patients followed for a mean of 30 months on anti-CD20 therapies.
Disclosures: The presenter reported having no financial conflicts regarding her study.
Citation:
Vollmer BL et al. AAN 2020. Abstract S29.002.