Rituximab-Induced Hypogammaglobulinemia and Infections in AQP4 and MOG Antibody-Associated Diseases

Conclusions
RTX used as maintenance therapy in CNS inflammatory diseases is frequently associated with reduced IgG level and increases the infection risk of the most vulnerable patients.

Source: Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation - March 15, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Avouac, A., Maarouf, A., Stellmann, J.-P., Rico, A., Boutiere, C., Demortiere, S., Marignier, R., Pelletier, J., Audoin, B. Tags: All Infections, Devic's syndrome Article Source Type: research