Find in Library
Search millions of books, articles, and more
Indexed Open Access Databases
Review on multiple sclerosis management in times of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
oleh: Georgiana Serban, Rodica Balasa
| Format: | Article |
|---|---|
| Diterbitkan: | Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2020-06-01 |
Deskripsi
The emergence of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has startled the entire world and created a genuine chaos inside the medical system. As the infection is spreading, the manifestations are becoming more diverse. The number of SARS-CoV-2-induced neurological cases described in the literature is increasing and the neurologists are experiencing disturbing times in managing their patients, especially those diagnosed with autoimmune diseases, namely multiple sclerosis (MS). Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) seem to enhance the susceptibility of MS patients to develop severe form of infections. Therefore, their utilization during COVID-19 pandemic is controversial. This review aims to summarize the available recommendations regarding the neurological management of MS patients, with an emphasis on the changes this pandemic has brought in the MS treatment.