Severe pneumonia with formation of a pulmonary cavity associated with long-term rituximab therapy in multiple sclerosis
Abstract Nowadays B-cell depletion via anti-CD20 antibodies is commonly applied in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). Yet, not much is known about infection risks associated with long-term B-cell depletion in the specific context of MS. We present the case of a 45-year-old male patient who de...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Neurological Research and Practice |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42466-020-00074-0 |