Webinar: West Nile Virus and MS DMTs -- Q&A

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A new study shows some DMTs commonly used to treat MS may impact infection rates and severity of West Nile Virus. Join us to learn more.

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A study just published in the journal Neurology shows that if exposed to West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, individuals taking anti-CD20 disease modifying therapies (DMTs) used in treatment of MS and related neurological diseases are much more likely to develop neuroinvasive disease, such as a brain or spinal cord infection. Anti-CD20 medications include the brand names Ocrevus, Rituxan, Kesimpta, and Briumvi.F﻿or more information, <a href="https://mscenter.org/education/ems-news-articles/study-shows-increased-risk-of-neuroinvasive-west-nile-virus-infection-for-individuals-on-anti-cd20-dmts/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">please read this article on the MS Center website. </a>The webinar will begin with a brief synopsis of the new study results from MS Center Medical Director Dr. John Corboy, and conclude with a live Q&A session. Dr. Corboy will be joined by Dr. Daniel Pastula, a board-certified neurologist, CDC-trained medical epidemiologist (EIS), veteran of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), policy maker, scientist, and teacher.Ask questions ahead of time at the prompt after you register, or by emailing us at education@mscenter.org.T﻿his webinar will be recorded! If you're not able to join us live, please register. We will send a link to all registrants with a recording of the Webinar after its completion.

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