Consensus Statement On Immune Modulation in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Expert Group on Behalf of the Indian Academy of Neurology

Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2020 Apr;23(Suppl 1):S5-S14. doi: 10.4103/0972-2327.282442. Epub 2020 Apr 13.

Abstract

Knowledge related to SARS-CoV-2 or 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is still emerging and rapidly evolving. We know little about the effects of this novel coronavirus on various body systems and its behaviour among patients with underlying neurological conditions, especially those on immunomodulatory medications. The aim of the present consensus expert opinion document is to appraise the potential concerns when managing our patients with underlying CNS autoimmune demyelinating disorders during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: COVID 19; MOG; MS; NMOSD; disease modifying therapy; immunotherapy.